China

Area Total 9,596,960 sq km
Climate extremely diverse; tropical in south to subarctic in north
Natural Resources coal, iron ore, helium, petroleum, natural gas, arsenic, bismuth, cobalt, cadmium, ferrosilicon, gallium, germanium, hafnium, indium, lithium, mercury, tantalum, tellurium, tin, titanium, tungsten, antimony, manganese, magnesium, molybdenum, selenium, strontium, vanadium, magnetite, aluminum, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, uranium, hydropower potential (world’s largest), arable land
Imports South Korea 9.7%, Japan 9.1%, US 8.5%, Germany 5.3%, Australia 5.1% (2017) – electrical and other machinery, including integrated circuits and other computer components, oil and mineral fuels; optical and medical equipment, metal ores, motor vehicles; soybeans
Government communist party-led state
Capital Beijing
Population 1.4 billion (July 2018 est.)
Ethnicity Han Chinese 91.6%, Zhuang 1.3%, other (includes Hui, Manchu, Uighur, Miao, Yi, Tujia, Tibetan, Mongol, Dong, Buyei, Yao, Bai, Korean, Hani, Li, Kazakh, Dai, and other nationalities) 7.1% (2010 est.)
Language Standard Chinese or Mandarin (official; Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages (see Ethnic groups entry)
Exports US 19%, Hong Kong 12.4%, Japan 6%, South Korea 4.5% (2017) – Exports – commodities field listing
electrical and other machinery, including computers and telecommunications equipment, apparel, furniture, textiles

News about China

  • The Russia-China trade paradox the Western media doesn't bother to explain
    on November 13, 2026

    A Bloomberg article notes that the yuan share of Russian exports has dropped but that bilateral trade is surging A recent Bloomberg article with the eye-catching h

  • MP: Bhopal's International Sports Complex gets Category 1 certification from FIH ahead of Women's Asian Champions Trophy
    on November 13, 2026

    Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): In a major recognition for Madhya Pradesh's sports infrastructure, the International Sports Complex at Nathu Barkheda in Bhopal has received Category 1 certification from the International Hockey Federation (FIH), ahead of the Women's Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to be held at the venue from November […]

  • Taiwan accuses China of pressuring Papua New Guinea to expel Taiwanese diplomats
    on November 13, 2026

    Taipei [Taiwan], November 13 (ANI): Taiwan has accused China of pressuring Papua New Guinea (PNG) to expel Taiwanese diplomats and shut down its representative office in Port Moresby, alleging that Beijing may have used economic incentives to influence the Pacific nation's sudden diplomatic decision, according to a report by Central News Agency (CNA).During […]

  • Nvidia turns to CFO Kress as Huang steps down amid scandal
    on November 13, 2026

    SANTA CLARA, California: Nvidia has named Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress as interim CEO and begun the search for a permanent successor to co-founder Jensen Huang, who stepped down on November 12 after revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one involving a suspected Chinese spy. The company said it is considering both internal and

  • Chinese EV connects German drivers, opens doors to greater cooperation
    on November 13, 2026

    While German brands remain firmly established in the domestic market, the country's roads are becoming more diverse, with European and Asian manufacturers gaining ground. Chinese EV brands, in particular, are becoming increasingly visible.REGENSBURG, Germany, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- On Oct. 3, Germany's Unity Day, German software engineer Renick Buettner set […]

  • Bhubaneswar set to host continent's emerging Rugby talent as trophy unveiled for Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026
    on November 13, 2026

    Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], November 13 (ANI): The official trophy of the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026 was unveiled on Friday by Suryabanshi Suraj, the Sports Minister, Government of Odisha, ahead of the two-day international competition scheduled for 14-15 November at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.The tournament will bring together 17 teams from 10 […]

  • Adventure at Mechukha 2026: Asia's premier expedition race heads to Arunachal Pradesh
    on November 13, 2026

    Arunachal Pradesh [India], November 13 (ANI): As anticipation mounts across the global adventure racing community, final preparations are underway for Adventure@Mechukha 2026, taking place from November 14 to 23, 2026.Staged in Arunachal Pradesh, this landmark event is Asia's sole ARWS Qualifier for the 2027 AR World Championship in Croatia, according to a […]

  • Difference in Trump cabinet over Chinese spy scandal, Bessent points finger at Lutnick for Megaspeed clearance
    on November 13, 2026

    Washington, DC [US], November 13 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday faulted the Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for stalling the designation of Nvidia client Megaspeed as a potential national security risk, bringing internal Trump administration friction into the open in the wake of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's departure.Notably, Megaspeed […]

  • Nvidia likely to retain dominant position in global AI industry despite Jensen Huang's exit: Expert
    on November 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Nvidia is likely to retain its dominant position in the global artificial intelligence (AI) industry despite CEO Jensen Huang's resignation, while his departure is expected to have little impact on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and other suppliers, Focus Taiwan reported, citing a US AI policy […]

  • CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-SOUTH KOREA-FM-TALKS (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Wang Ye)

  • CHINA-BEIJING-HAN ZHENG-WORLD CHINESE LANGUAGE CONFERENCE-OPENING CEREMONY (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Han Zheng attends the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Chinese Language Conference and delivers a speech in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Liu Weibing)

  • Who wanted Nvidia's Huang out? 'Honeypot' scandal raises questions over AI power struggle
    on November 13, 2026

    Jensen Huang's exit removes a powerful opponent of US chip restrictions, exposing divisions in Washington over how to preserve America's technological dominance The downfall of Nvidia founder Jensen Huang in a scandal involving a suspected Chinese spy has raised a politically explosive question: who benefits […]

  • Nvidia CEO's exit could give South Korean chipmakers greater leverage in HBM supply deals: Report
    on November 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's abrupt resignation could give South Korean memory chipmakers greater leverage in future supply negotiations while raising uncertainty over AI ventures spearheaded by him, The Korea Herald reported, citing industry sources and analysts.Huang, who co-founded Nvidia in 1993, resigned on Thursday […]

  • China expands global surveillance network with 1,247 overseas liaison points, more than 40 outposts in US
    on November 13, 2026

    Beijing [China], November 13 (ANI): China has expanded its overseas surveillance and policing network through more than 1,247 global liaison points, including over 40 alleged monitoring outposts in the United States, which are reportedly being used to monitor Chinese diaspora communities, collect intelligence and suppress dissent, according to a report by […]

  • Update: China's yuan loans grow 11.42 trln yuan in first 10 months
    on November 13, 2026

    BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- China's yuan-denominated loans rose by 11.42 trillion yuan (about 1.7 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 10 months of 2026, central bank data showed on Friday.At the end of October, outstanding yuan loans stood at 283.33 trillion yuan, up 4.7 percent year on year, according to the People's Bank of China (PBOC).China's […]

  • China willing to further boost political mutual trust with Thailand, says Chinese premier
    on November 13, 2026

    BANGKOK, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Friday that China is willing to work with Thailand to further consolidate the foundation of political mutual trust, support each other's core interests and major concerns, tap cooperation potential in various fields and deliver more tangible results to better benefit the peoples of both […]

  • China's 590-year-old pickle maker finds wider market
    on November 13, 2026

    BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- For generations, Beijing families have bought Liubiju's sweet pickled garlic to go with hotpot and sweet bean sauce to accompany roast duck. These days, customers at the company's historic Qianmen store can also find peanut-sesame-paste ice cream, vinegar slushies and freshly baked pastries flavored with traditional Chinese […]

  • CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-U.S.-CHINA POLITICAL DIALOGUE-REPRESENTATIVES-MEETING (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs, meets with U.S. representatives attending the U.S.-China Political Dialogue 2026 in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Tian Yu)

  • (SP)SENEGAL-DAKAR-2026 YOUTH OLYMPICS-BREAKING-MEN'S-GOLD MEDAL BATTLE
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- DAKAR, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Holy Rain of China reacts during the men's gold medal battle of breaking at Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Na Yuqi)

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-MEN'S 1000M (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 1000m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

  • THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-LI QIANG-THAI PM-TALKS
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang holds talks with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Yin Bogu)

  • THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-LI QIANG-OFFICIAL VISIT-ARRIVAL
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrives at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 13, 2026. Li arrived in Bangkok for an official visit to Thailand at the invitation of Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Charnvirakul welcomed Li at Suvarnabhumi Airport. (Xinhua/Ding Haitao)

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 3000M (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ragne Wiklund of Norway reacts after the women's 3000m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 13, 2026. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

  • Museums, relevant products and technologies expo opens in Haikou
    on November 13, 2026

    HAIKOU, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The 11th Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition, with the participation of over 600 museums and some 200 cultural and museum-related enterprises, opened in Haikou on Friday.

  • Catholic diocese asks parishes to hold special masses to mark Tai Po fire anniversary
    by Vivian Au on November 13, 2026

    The head of Hong Kong’s Catholic diocese has asked all of the city’s parishes to hold special masses and prayers to mark the first anniversary of the deadly Tai Po fire later this month. Cardinal Stephen Chow Sau-yan invited parishes to offer mass for the deceased on November 26, one year after the blaze broke out, according to a notice issued by the […]

  • CHINA-BEIJING-LIU GUOZHONG-NATIONAL VIDEO CONFERENCE-FARMLAND (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Guozhong, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, addresses a national video conference focusing on high-standard farmland and farmland water conservancy construction over the winter-spring period, in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, […]

  • TANZANIA-COAST REGION-CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM-FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- DAR ES SALAAM, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese medical team members pose for a group photo with a Tanzanian child and a local medical worker inside a mobile surgical vehicle during a free medical outreach in Rufiji District, Coast Region, Tanzania, on Nov. 7, 2026. TO GO WITH "Chinese medical team's outreach serves over 2,400 in Tanzania" (The […]

  • CHINA-HAINAN-MUSEUM-EXPO (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- HAIKOU, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A man walks at the 11th Chinese Museums and Relevant Products and Technologies Exposition in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, Nov. 13, 2026. The expo, with the participation of over 600 museums and some 200 cultural and museum-related enterprises, opened here on Friday. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

  • LensToLens | Silk thread across the Pacific: Cantonese embroidery and Mexican Tehuana dress
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A baby wearing a Tehuana dress is pictured at the Guelaguetza festival in Oaxaca City, Mexico, July 27, 2026. Centuries ago, Chinese silk and porcelain products were shipped to the Americas via the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade route. Cantonese embroidered shawls made in China's Pearl River Delta were […]

  • Culture | Traditional Pingshu art back in spotlight
    on November 13, 2026

    ANSHAN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pingshu is a traditional Chinese art in which a solo performer brings stories to life through voice and gesture. Anshan's Pingshu is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.Around 2010, Anshan began setting up centers to preserve Pingshu and training new performers through programs at local colleges. Today, audience can […]

  • How the CPC confines power to institutional cage
    on November 13, 2026

    BEIJING, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- The Communist Party of China (CPC) has mapped out institutional arrangements to keep the power of officials in check and advance its fight against graft and misuse of power in a systematic manner.The CPC, founded in 1921, has clearly defined in national laws the legal boundaries of what officials can and cannot do. In addition, […]

  • CHINA-BEIJING-CAI QI-STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES-PARTY BUILDING-MEETING (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- BEIJING, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Cai Qi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and a member of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat, speaks at a meeting on Party building in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 13, 2026. An important […]

  • CHINA-JIANGSU-CHINA-ARAB STATES POLITICAL PARTIES DIALOGUE (CN)
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- SUZHOU, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2026 shows an exhibition area of the Fifth China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. The Fifth China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue opened Friday in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, gathering over 100 leaders of political […]

  • InXizang | Tibetan opera shines at community in Shannan, SW China's Xizang
    on November 13, 2026

    SHANNAN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Located at an average altitude of about 3,600 meters in Nedong District of Shannan City, Tashi Choden community is known as the "No. 1 Tibetan Opera Village." According to legend, Thangtong Gyalpo, regarded as the founder of Tibetan opera, created the Yarlung Tashi Xoiba Tibetan Opera here. The art form has since been passed […]

  • InPics | Shenzhen gears up for APEC meeting
    on November 13, 2026

    SHENZHEN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- China will hold the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen from Nov. 18 to 19. The city is fully prepared for the event.

  • Culture&Life | Traditional Pingshu art back in spotlight
    on November 13, 2026

    ANSHAN, Nov. 13 (Xinhua) -- Pingshu is a traditional Chinese art in which a solo performer brings stories to life through voice and gesture. Anshan's Pingshu is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.Around 2010, Anshan began setting up centers to preserve Pingshu and training new performers through programs at local colleges. Today, audience can […]

  • PAPUA NEW GUINEAN CITIZENS-CHINESE FISHING VESSEL-RESCUE
    on November 13, 2026

    (261113) -- MELBOURNE, Nov. 13, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken with a mobile phone shows three rescued Papua New Guineans being served with food and water onboard Hua Nan Yu 702 on the high seas near the Marshall Islands on Nov. 10, 2026. A Chinese fishing vessel has successfully rescued three Papua New Guineans on the high seas near the Marshall […]

  • A bad year for Hong Kong construction: 6 scandals that shocked city
    by Lexi Tian on November 13, 2026

    Hong Kong’s construction industry is facing mounting public scrutiny following a string of scandals involving substandard work, defective installations and questionable maintenance practices. From malfunctioning hospital lifts and missing fire-safety components in lift door frames to defective columns at a railway station and structural flaws in […]

  • Campaign for Uyghurs commemorates East Turkistan National Day, condemns China's ongoing repression
    on November 13, 2026

    Washington DC [US], November 13 (ANI): The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has commemorated East Turkistan National Day, honouring the historical legacy of the two East Turkistan republics and highlighting the Uyghur people's continued struggle for freedom, identity and preservation of their homeland.In a press release issued on November 12, CFU recalled two […]

  • India confirms invitations to SCO members for Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi
    on November 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India] November 13 (ANI): India has extended invitations to several nations, including member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), for the upcoming Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from November 20 to 22.Responding to a question from ANI during a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs […]

  • Six out of 10 Indian consumers trust online health information, prefer instant AI answers: BCG Study
    on November 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Around six in 10 Indian consumers consider online health information as reliable as advice from healthcare professionals, while a similar proportion prefer instant answers through artificial intelligence (AI) or online platforms rather than waiting for professional guidance, highlighting the growing influence of digital […]

  • ASEAN Summit offers crucial reset for tense Modi-Trump ties, maritime security: Former diplomat VB Soni
    on November 13, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 13 (ANI): Former diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni said on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the Philippines for the ASEAN and East Asia Summits presents a vital opportunity to repair strained ties with US President Donald Trump through 'concrete action' rather than rhetoric.Speaking to ANI ahead of the […]

  • SIGILUM Strengthens Platform Security to Build a Trusted Digital Collectibles Ecosystem Through Transparency and Risk Control
    on November 13, 2026

    VMPLNew Delhi [India], November 13: Focusing on corporate transparency, account security, transaction risk management, and user rights protection to advance standardized operations and sustainable development in digital collectiblesAs the global digital economy continues to evolve, digital art, digital collectibles, and related trading services are becoming […]

  • South Africa and China plan joint AI center
    on November 13, 2026

    The proposed facility aims to close South Africa's digital skills gap and strengthen collaboration with Chinese institutions South Africa and China are planning an Artificial Intelligence Talent Development and Innovation Center in South Africa, as the two countries expand their cooperation in science, […]

  • Hong Kong nature reserve samples test positive for ‘highly pathogenic’ bird flu virus
    by Jess Ma on November 13, 2026

    Two environmental samples taken from Hong Kong’s Mai Po nature reserve have tested positive for the “highly pathogenic” H5 avian flu virus, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has said. A department spokesman said that a research team from the University of Hong Kong’s School of Public Health had confirmed the positive […]

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