Outline of China

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to China:

The People's Republic of China is the most extensive country in East Asia and the third most extensive country in the world. With a population of over 1,400,000,000, it is the second most populous country in the world.

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has led the PRC under a one-party system since the state's establishment in 1949. The PRC is involved in a dispute over the political status of Taiwan. The CCP's rival during the Chinese Civil War, the Kuomintang (KMT), fled to Taiwan and surrounding islands after its defeat in 1949, claiming legitimacy over China, Mongolia, and Tuva while it was the ruling power of the Republic of China (ROC). The term "mainland China" is often used to denote the areas under PRC rule, but sometimes excludes its two special administrative regions: Hong Kong and Macau.

Because of its vast population, rapidly growing economy, and large research and development investments, China is considered an "emerging superpower" or great power. It has the world's second largest economy (largest in terms of purchasing power parity.) China is also a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.China Passes U.S. In Trade With JapanTrade Policy Outlook for Second-term Bush Administration Since 1978, China's reform and opening up has brought the poverty rate down from 53% in 1981 to 8% by 2001.Fighting Poverty: Findings and Lessons from China's Success (World Bank). Retrieved August 10, 2006. However, China is now faced with a number of other socioeconomic problems, including an aging population, an increasing rural-urban income gap, and rapid environmental degradation.

China plays a major role in international trade. The country is the world's largest consumer of steel and concrete, using, respectively, a third and over a half of the world's supply of each.Center for International Trade in Forest Products China's Building Boom. Retrieved December 2, 2006, Counting all products, China is the largest exporter and the second largest importer in the world.The World Factbook, Rank Order - Imports.

General reference

Pronunciation:

Common English country name: China Official English country name: The People's Republic of China Common endonym: 中国 (Zhōngguó) (The Middle Kingdom or Central Realm) Official endonym: 中华人民共和国 (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó) Adjectivals: China, Chinese Demonym: Chinese Etymology: Name of China International rankings of China ISO country codes: CN, CHN, 156 ISO region codes: See ISO 3166-2:CN Internet country code top-level domain: .cn

Geography of China

China is a megadiverse country Location: Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere Eurasia Asia East Asia Time zone: China Standard Time (UTC+08) Extreme points of China High: Mount Everest – highest point on Earth Low: Turpan Depression Land boundaries: 22,117 km Mongolia 4,677 km Russia 3,645 km India (excluding the territorial border disputes; McMahon Line) 3,380 km Myanmar 2,185 km Kazakhstan 1,533 km North Korea 1,416 km Vietnam 1,281 km Nepal 1,236 km Kyrgyzstan 858 km Pakistan 523 km Bhutan 470 km Laos 423 km Tajikistan 414 km Afghanistan 76 km Coastline: 14,500 km Population of China: approximately 1.41 billion (2025 estimate) – the world's second-most populous country, after India. Area of China: - 3rd largest country Atlas of China

Environment of China

Climate of China Climate change in China Environmental issues in China Pollution in China Air pollution in China Water pollution in China Ecoregions in China Renewable energy in China Geology of China Earthquakes in China Protected areas of China Biosphere reserves in China National parks of China Wildlife of China Flora of China Fauna of China Birds of China Mammals of China

Natural geographic features of China Glaciers of China Islands of China Lakes of China Mountains of China Rivers of China Volcanoes in China Waterfalls of China

Regions of China Administrative divisions of China

Provinces of China

Cities of China

Direct-administered municipalities of China Districts of China Counties of China Villages of China (list)

Demography of China

Government and politics of China

Form of government: one-party socialist republic. Capital of China: Beijing Elections in China Political parties in China Taxation in China Democracy in China Democracy movements in China

United front United Front

Ruling party Chinese Communist Party General Secretary (paramount leader): Xi Jinping Politburo (Standing Committee) Secretariat First Secretary: Cai Qi

Branches of government

Ultimate authority and Legislative branch National People's Congress (unicameral) Standing Committee Chairman: Zhao Leji Head of state (nominal): President, Xi Jinping

Administrative branch Head of government: Premier, Li Qiang State Council, Li's Government

Judicial branch

Supreme People's Court President and Chief Justice: Zhang Jun

Procuratorial branch Supreme People's Procuratorate Prosecutor-General: Ying Yong

Supervisory branch Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (National Supervisory Commission) Secretary: Li Xi Director: Liu Jinguo

Military branch Central Military Commission Chairman: Xi Jinping

Foreign relations of China

Diplomatic missions in China Diplomatic missions of China

International organization membership The People's Republic of China is a member of:

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) (nonregional member) African Union/United Nations Hybrid operation in Darfur (UNAMID) Arctic Council (observer) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (dialogue partner) Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF) Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Central American Integration System (SICA) (observer) East Asia Summit (EAS) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Group of 24 (G24) (observer) Group of 77 (G77) Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20) Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) International Development Association (IDA) International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS) International Finance Corporation (IFC) International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) International Labour Organization (ILO) International Maritime Organization (IMO) International Mobile Satellite Organization (IMSO) International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Olympic Committee (IOC) International Organization for Migration (IOM) International Organization for Standardization (ISO) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (ICRM) International Telecommunication Union (ITU) International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO)

International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Latin American Integration Association (LAIA) (observer) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) Nonaligned Movement (NAM) (observer) Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Organization of American States (OAS) (observer) Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) (partner) Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (observer) United Nations (UN) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) United Nations Security Council (permanent member, since 1971) United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) Universal Postal Union (UPU) World Customs Organization (WCO) World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) World Health Organization (WHO) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) World Meteorological Organization (WMO) World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Trade Organization (WTO) Zangger Committee (ZC)

Law and order in China

Capital punishment in China Constitution of China Crime in China Human rights in China Freedom of religion in China Persecution of Christians in China Law enforcement in China

Military of China

Command Commander-in-chief: Chairman of the Central Military Commission Central Military Commission People's Liberation Army Ground Force Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Ground Force Navy Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Navy Air Force Ranks of the People's Liberation Army Air Force Rocket Force Strategic Support Force People's Armed Police Militia Military history of China (pre-1911)

Local government in China Local government in China

History of China

Economic history of China Military history of China Military history of China before 1912 List of earthquakes in China

Culture of China

Architecture of China Art in China Cinema of China Chinese clothing Cuisine of China Ethnic minorities in China Festivals in China Languages of China Media in China National symbols of China Flag of China National emblem of China National anthem of China People of China Prostitution in China Public holidays in China Religion in China Buddhism in China Chinese folk religion Christianity in China Hinduism in China Islam in China Judaism in China Taoism in China List of World Heritage Sites in China Literature of China Music of China Television in China Theatre in China

Sports in China

Football in China China at the Olympics China at the Asian Games

Economy and infrastructure of China

Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2026): 2nd (second) Agriculture in China Banking in China People's Bank of China Communications in China Internet in China Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre Currency of China: Renminbi Yuan ISO 4217: CNY Economic history of China Energy in China Energy policy of China Oil industry in China Health care in China Abortion in China Chinese stock exchanges Tourism in China Transport in China Airports in China Rail transport in China Roads in China Water supply and sanitation in China

Education in China

Higher education in China List of universities in China

Outline of China

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