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According to localcollegeexplorer, China has a long and storied history that dates back to the Neolithic Age. It is one of the world’s oldest civilizations and its written history stretches back over 3,000 years. During this time, China has seen numerous dynasties come and go, with each period contributing to the country’s culture, economy, and political system. In 221 BC, China was unified by the Qin dynasty who established a centralized government and constructed the Great Wall of China. This period was followed by the Han dynasty who expanded China’s territories southward and created a unified writing system that remains in use today. The Tang dynasty then followed which saw a period of great prosperity as Buddhism spread throughout China. The Song dynasty saw further economic growth as it embraced foreign trade through its maritime expeditions led by Admiral Zheng He in the 15th century. However, it wasn’t until 1644 when the Qing dynasty seized control from the Ming Dynasty that China became a major global power. During this time, it experienced unprecedented economic growth thanks to its lucrative trade with Europe and Japan while also undertaking numerous construction projects such as The Grand Canal which connected Beijing to Hangzhou in southern China. The 19th century saw a decline in imperial power due to Western imperialism but this was followed by an era of reform under Sun Yat-sen who sought to modernize Chinese society while also introducing democracy. Following his death however, his successor Chiang Kai-shek took control and established an authoritarian regime under the Kuomintang party which lasted until 1949 when Mao Zedong declared a new People’s Republic of China after leading a successful revolution against Chiang Kai-shek’s forces. Since then, China has experienced rapid economic growth thanks to its embrace of capitalism while also becoming an increasingly powerful political force on both regional and global levels due to its increasing military presence in Asia as well as its role in international organizations such as the United Nations Security Council or G20 Summit meetings. Despite some ongoing issues such as human rights violations or environmental degradation however, modern day China remains one of the most influential countries in the world today. In 2010, China was the most populous country in the world with a population of over 1.3 billion people. It had the world’s second largest economy with a GDP per capita estimated at around $6,000. The Chinese economy relied heavily on exports such as electronics and textiles which accounted for about one-third of its export revenue and tourism which accounted for about 6% of its GDP. In 2010, China was undergoing rapid economic growth due to reforms that had been implemented since 1978. The country had made great strides in terms of education, health care and infrastructure but poverty remained an issue with over 10% of Chinese living below the poverty line. China also remained an attractive destination for tourists looking to explore its rich culture or experience its unique wildlife such as giant pandas that lived in its forests or cranes that roamed through its wetlands. The country also boasted some of Asia’s most stunning natural landscapes such as the Great Wall of China which were popular among travelers looking for cultural holidays. There were also many cultural attractions such as temples and monuments which offered visitors an insight into China’s past and present. Check estatelearning for China in 1999.

Chengdu, China
Harbin and Chengdu, China

Harbin and Chengdu, China

Harbin According to simplyyellowpages, Harbin is the administrative center of Heilongjiang Province, a major political, economic and cultural center in Northeast China. The city was founded by the Russians in 1898 as a railway station on the Trans-Manchurian Railway, which is why the older parts of Harbin still retain elements of architecture typical of Siberia to this day. The popular ski resort Yabuli is located 195 km from Harbin, where there is a direct bus from the city center. The…

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The hutongs of Beijing
Sightseeing in China

Sightseeing in China

Yu garden The Yu Garden in Shanghai Located in the middle of the old town of lively Shanghai, the venerable Yu Garden is pretty much the last thing you would expect here. Chinese gardens are actually more likely to be found in Hangzhou or especially Suzhou, but Shanghai also offers a beautiful, traditional Chinese garden that can compete with the most beautiful gardens in the country. The history The Yu Garden was designed and built in 1559 by the high…

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Shanghai, China Overview
Shanghai, China Overview

Shanghai, China Overview

According to abbreviationfinder, Shanghai [ ʃ a ŋ ha ɪ also ʃ a ŋ ha ɪ ]; »City over the Sea«], officially Chinese in Latin letters Shanghai [ ʃ a ŋ xa  ], city in East China, with (2017) 20.9 million residents one of the largest cities in China. As an administrative area, Shanghai is a provincial city with direct government, the administrative area of ​​which is divided into 16 urban districts and one county on an area of…

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Hong Kong, China Overview
Hong Kong, China Overview

Hong Kong, China Overview

According to abbreviationfinder, Hong Kong, special administrative region of China on the south China coast, with 1,104 km 2 and (2018) 7.45 million residents (mainly Chinese). Politics Until 1997 the executive power was in the hands of the governor appointed by the British crown as representative of the British monarch. He headed the Executive Council (ExCo) with 10 appointed and 3 ex-officio members. The legislative branch – chaired by the governor – was the Legislative Council (LegCo) with 60 members,…

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Macau, China Overview
Macau, China Overview

Macau, China Overview

According to abbreviationfinder, Macau [Portuguese], Macao, Chinese Aomen, is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) on the south coast of China, about 65 km west of Hong Kong. Macau consists of an approximately 5 km long, 6 km 2 peninsula connected to the Chinese mainland by a spit with the city ​​of Macau and the islands of Taipa (6.2 km 2) and Coloane (7.6 km 2) off the peninsula to the south); a total of 26.8 km 2(continual enlargement due to…

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Attractions in Beijing, China
Attractions in Beijing, China

Attractions in Beijing, China

According to abbreviationfinder, Beijing, officially Chinese in Latin letters Beijing [-d ʒ -, Chinese “Northern Capital”], 1928–49 Beiping (formerly Peiping transcribed), since 1949 after a 21-year break again, is the capital of China , with (2017) 18.6 million Second largest city in the country after Shanghai. As the administrative area of ​​a city under the government with the rank of a province, it covers 16 800 km 2 with (2018) 21.5 million residents, of which around 12 million permanent residents and…

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Chinese zodiac signs
Typical China

Typical China

Time in China and what the Chinese morning begins with… Did you know that China spans five time zones? The local time in Beijing is seven hours ahead of our time and in China itself there is a time difference of up to four hours. Many Chinese get up in the morning and do some morning exercises like Kung Fu, Tai Chi or Qigong. Jogging has also caught on in China. From seven o’clock the streets are already quite busy….

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China Animals
China Animals and Plants

China Animals and Plants

Which animals live in China? China is one of the countries with the most animal species. 10 percent of the world’s total species population lives in China. Of these, more than 2,400 animal species can be found on land and almost 4,000 in water. In China there are also some rare animal species that are almost extinct. This includes the cute panda bearthat can weigh up to 135 kilograms. His diet is only available in sufficient form in China, because…

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China
China Guide

China Guide

China – country information Country name China Official name People’s Republic of China Capital Peking Continent Asia Area 9,640,820 km2 Population 1,363,350,000 (2014) The highest mountains Mount Everest 8848 m (according to measurements in 2005 – 8844 m), Chchokori (K2) 8611 m Longest rivers Chang-t’iang (Yang-c’-t’iang) 5900 km, Huang-he (Yellow River) 5464 km State system a republic with a one political party system and a unicameral parliament The biggest cities Shanghai 12,650,000, Beijing (Capital) 10,125,000, Tianjin 8,050,000 Official language Chinese…

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