OverviewChina is a united multi-ethnic nation of 56 ethnic groups. As the majority (91.6 percent) of the population is of the Han ethnic group, China's other 55 ethnic groups are customarily referred to as ethnic minorities. According to the fifth national census in 2000, 18 ethnic minorities ha...

OverviewTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbal medicines and various mind and body practices, such as acupuncture and tai chi, to treat or prevent health problems.1.Chinese herbal medicine.The Chinese Mater...

Traditional Chinese CultureIn chinese culture, the dinner table is usually round which means the unite of the family members. The host (usually the eldest male family member) needs to seat east and the rest need to seat alongside the table. Nobody is allowed to be seated until the host sits down. Th...

OverviewChinese zodiac is called ?? or Shengxiào in mandarin. Identifying this scheme using the generic term "zodiac" reflects several superficial similarities to the Western zodiac: both have time cycles divided into 12 parts, each labels at least the majority of those parts with names of animals, ...

OverviewThe practice of tea drinking in China can be dated back to as early as the period of the Three Kingdoms (220-265 A.D). Though the teahouse appeared later in the history, the particular norms and customs accumulated and took shape over long periods of time. People pay special attention to the...

OverviewChinese Kung Fu, also known as Wushu or martial arts in China, is traditional Chinese sport and one of the most familiar examples of Chinese traditional culture. It is characterized by a variety of armed combat techniques. Chinese Kung Fu is very rich in form and content, including Taijiquan...

OverviewPeking opera or Beijing opera is a form of Chinese opera which combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics. It arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century. The form was extremely popular in the Qing dynasty court and has...

OverviewChinese people legally enjoy over 115 days off including 104 days of weekends and 11 days of festivals. Employees have 5 to 15 days of paid annual leave.Students and teachers have summer and winter vacations for about three months. The summer vacation in China generally starts around July 1s...

OverviewChinese cuisine has a long history, and is one of the Chinese cultural treasures. It is as famous all over the world as French cuisine. Chinese cookery has developed and matured over the centuries, forming a rich cultural content. It is characterized by fine selection of ingredients, precise...

OverviewIf there is a place that can satisfy the buyers' appetite most, it must be China. China will never make you disappointed or worried about what to bring back. As wonderful mementos and gifts for your friends and relatives, special merchandise of various kinds, including Chinese silk, tea,...

OverviewTransport in China has experienced major growth and expansion in recent years. Airports, roads, and railway construction will provide a massive employment boost in China over the next decade.Much of contemporary China's transport systems have been built since the establishment of the Peo...

OverviewChina, one of the countries that can boast of an ancient civilization, has a long and mysterious history - almost 5,000 years of it! Like most other great civilizations of the world, China can trace her culture back to a blend of small original tribes which have expanded till they became the...

OverviewChina covers a wide range of latitudes and longitudes. Some areas are far from the sea while others are beside or nearby. Both its topography and climate are diverse and complex. China has a variety of temperature and rainfall zones, including continental monsoon areas. In winter most areas ...

List of China's Country ProfileCountry NameChinaContinentAsiaCapitalBeijingLargest cityShanghaiArea9,596,961 km2 (3,705,407 sq mi) Water (%) 0.28%Population1,357,380,000 (2013 Est.)Lat Long35, 103Official LanguageStandard ChineseCalling Code+86Time ZoneChina Standard Time (UTC+8)Internet TLD.cnC...