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In this section on modern history of China we cover the last one hundred years. Our History section gives full coverage of the dynastic period from earliest times. The Republic of China was founded on January 1st 1912, and we include pages on the Peoples Republic that was founded in 1949, the leaders of the P.R.C. and also the unique system of Chinese government . Looking both backwards and forwards there is coverage of China's ambitious program of space exploration ; some musings on China's likely future trajectory , its economy and that formative experience for the founding P.R.C. leaders : the Long March .
China today Modern History You can find information not only about China's long history but its present and future too. We cover the years since 1912, the space program, the current leadership and system of government as well as some lengthy musing on China's future direction. Read more…
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The South China Sea China lays claim to a vast area of sea as far south as northern Borneo. The sea contains two main groups of islands: the Paracels and the Spratleys. China's claim is disputed by all the neighboring countries around the South China Sea. China and the other countries have occupied some of these tiny islands and tensions continue to simmer. The U.S. navy has recently provocatively sailed through the region and plans further naval maneuvers. Read more…
The Peoples of China China although predominately populated with the Han Chinese , has over 100 million people identified as belonging to other ethnic minorities. However these people are concentrated in the less densely populated 'fringes' of China so may form the majority in certain areas. Tensions with other peoples has been a cause of troubles throughout China's long history and continue to this day in Tibet and Xinjiang . Read more…
China's Neighbors The countries that surround China have an interesting set of relationships. Wars, conquest and religion have defined the current boundaries of the Peoples' Republic. India, Russia, Pakistan, Myanmar and Afghanistan all have important borders with China. Read more…
Superpower China Modern History An in-depth overview of the position of China in the world and its likely development in the future. China is on track to being the leading super-power before too long. There is worldwide speculation on where the future will take China. For thousands of years China was by any measure the top nation on Earth, and so it seems natural that after 150 years of turmoil China will become the leading country again. In this page we speculate on what this might mean to China and the rest of the world. Read more…
告 gào to tell; to inform; to say 口 kǒu mouth radical 30]Origin Probably originally a muzzle for cows ('mouth' + 'cow') or may be a warning shout 'mouth' that a bull is charging Full information for 告
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All Chinese Festivals Our extensive section on Chinese festivals gives the dates and backgrounds on over 30 of them. Our festivals page has full details of the origin and observance of each of them as well as a handy diary for when they will next fall. Essential when planning a trip to China. Read more…
Tomb of Yang Guifei at Xianyang, Shanxi province, China. Also known as Yang Yuhuanshe is one of the Four Beauties of ancient China. She was the consort of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty during his later years and was instrumental in his downfall.
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