China

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the world's second-most populous country after India, representing 17.4% of the world population. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land. With an area of nearly 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third-largest country by total land area. The country is divided into 33 province-level divisions: 22 provinces, five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two semi-autonomous special administrative regions. Beijing is the country's capital, while Shanghai is its most populous city by urban area and largest financial center.
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Some of the key events about China

  • 105 CE
    Paper was invented, revolutionizing communication and record-keeping
  • 221 BCE
    The Qin Dynasty unified China, establishing the first imperial dynasty
  • 618 CE
    The Tang Dynasty began, ushering in a golden age of arts and culture
  • 1088 CE
    The world's first permanent university, Yuelu Academy, was established
  • 1271 CE
    The Yuan Dynasty was founded, initiating extensive trade along the Silk Road
  • 1368 CE
    The Ming Dynasty commenced, known for its economic prosperity and cultural achievements
  • 1750 CE
    China became the world's largest economy, producing 33% of global GDP
  • 1958
    The Great Leap Forward campaign led to widespread famine and millions of deaths
  • 1966
    The Cultural Revolution began, causing social and political upheaval for a decade
  • 1976
    A devastating earthquake struck Tangshan, killing hundreds of thousands
  • 1978 CE
    Economic reforms were launched, leading to rapid modernization and growth
  • 1989
    The Tiananmen Square protests were violently suppressed by the government
  • 1998
    Severe flooding of the Yangtze River resulted in thousands of deaths and massive economic losses
  • 2001 CE
    China joined the World Trade Organization, further integrating into the global economy
  • 2003 CE
    China successfully launched its first manned space mission, Shenzhou 5
  • 2003
    The SARS epidemic originated in southern China, spreading globally and causing economic disruption
  • 2008
    A major earthquake in Sichuan province killed tens of thousands and left millions homeless
  • 2015
    A series of explosions at a chemical storage facility in Tianjin killed over 170 people
  • 2019
    The COVID-19 pandemic originated in Wuhan, leading to a global health crisis
  • 2022
    Strict "zero-COVID" policies led to widespread lockdowns and economic disruption

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