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

  • Chinese dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" premieres in Athens
    on November 14, 2026

    Without lines, the drama relies on choreography, music and visual expression to tell its story, connecting audiences from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds.ATHENS, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" made its European premiere at the Christmas Theater in Athens on Friday, opening the fourth Sino-Greek […]

  • Nvidia risks losing critical supply chain deals without Jensen Huang, warns Elon Musk
    on November 14, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has warned that Nvidia could lose some of its critical supply chain agreements following the departure of its co-founder Jensen Huang, highlighting the importance of his personal relationships with suppliers and business partners.In his latest remarks on X, Musk said several of Nvidia's […]

  • THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-LI QIANG-THAI KING-MEETING
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua)

  • India-Philippines ties "excellent", says Secretary of Foreign Affairs ahead of PM Modi's Manila visit for ASEAN
    on November 14, 2026

    By Sahil Pandey Manila [Philippines], November 14 (ANI): Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs Theresa P. Lazaro on Saturday described India's bilateral relations with the Philippines as "excellent", expressing confidence that the partnership between the two countries would continue to gain momentum ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to […]

  • (SP)CHINA-CHENGDU-FOOTBALL-PANDA CUP (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- CHENGDU, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Miao Rundong (R) of China competes during a match between China U-19 and Tajikistan U-19 at the CFA Team China Panda Cup International Youth Football Tournament 2026 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 14, 2026. (Photo by Tu Xin/Xinhua)

  • GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE-DANCE DRAMA-EUROPEAN PREMIERE
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- ATHENS, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese dancers perform the dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" at the Christmas Theater in Athens, Greece, on Nov. 13, 2026. Chinese dance drama "Five Stars Rising in the East" made its European premiere at the Christmas Theater in Athens on Friday, opening the fourth Sino-Greek International Theater […]

  • THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-LI QIANG-SOPHON ZARAM-MEETING
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with Sophon Zaram, president of Thailand's National Assembly and speaker of the House of Representatives, in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Gao Jie)

  • CHINA-GUANGDONG-ZHONGSHAN-SUN YAT-SEN-COMMEMORATION-SYMPOSIUM (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- ZHONGSHAN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- An international academic symposium commemorating the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth is held in Zhongshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2026. Titled "Global Perspectives on Sun Yat-sen and Modern China," the symposium was held on Saturday in Zhongshan, hometown of Dr. Sun Yat-sen. […]

  • China ready to deepen trade, economic exchanges with Thailand, says Chinese premier
    on November 14, 2026

    BANGKOK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that China is ready to deepen trade and economic exchanges with Thailand and accelerate the construction of the China-Thailand railway.Li made the remarks during his talks with Sophon Zaram, president of Thailand's National Assembly and speaker of the House of Representatives.China […]

  • Chinese premier calls on Chinese, Thai enterprises to lift bilateral cooperation to higher levels
    on November 14, 2026

    BANGKOK, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Saturday that Chinese and Thai enterprises should follow the prevailing trend and seize opportunities to elevate their cooperation to higher levels.Li made the remarks while attending a symposium with Chinese and Thai entrepreneurs, along with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in […]

  • THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINA-LI QIANG-THAI PM-ENTREPRENEURS-SYMPOSIUM
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang attends a symposium with Chinese and Thai entrepreneurs, along with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)

  • CHINA-ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT-MAIDEN PILOTED FLIGHT (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHANGHAI, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2026 shows the 10-tonne electric commercial aircraft CE-25A during its maiden piloted flight in Binzhou, east China's Shandong Province. China's independently developed 10-tonne electric commercial aircraft CE-25A completed its maiden piloted flight on Saturday, according to the […]

  • China and US discuss USD 30 bn reciprocal tariff cuts ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
    on November 14, 2026

    Beijing [China], November 14 (ANI): China and the United States discussed tariffs and agricultural trade during the inaugural meeting of their bilateral trade council on Friday, laying the groundwork ahead of next week's anticipated meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.Highlighting the Chinese Ministry of Commerce's […]

  • (SP)CHINA-ZHAOQING-FOOTBALL-INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS-CHN VS MAS (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- ZHAOQING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xi (L) of China competes during the match between China and Malaysia at the CFA Team China International Football Competitions Zhaoqing 2026 in Zhaoqing, south China's Guangdong Province, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Hu Xingyu)

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-MEN'S 1500M (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Ning Zhongyan (R) of China competes during the men's 1500m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

  • "Laowai" in China | Vietnamese volunteer's special connection to APEC meeting
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken in 2006 shows Nguyen Quynh Giang posing for a photo during APEC meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nguyen Quynh Giang, from Hanoi, Vietnam, has a special connection to the APEC meeting. In 2006, when the 14th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting was held in Vietnam, Nguyen Quynh Giang, who was then […]

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 1500M (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Joy Beune of the Netherlands competes during the women's 1500m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhang Chenlin)

  • CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-APEC-ABAC-MEETING (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Participants communicate during the fourth meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2026. The meeting opened here on Saturday. (Xinhua/Wu Lu)

  • CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-HE LIFENG-APEC-ABAC-MEETING (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attends the opening ceremony of the fourth meeting of the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Mao Siqian)

  • "Laowai" in China | Mexican residential building manager bridges Chinese, foreign neighbors
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This undated photo shows Nora Elena Carstens Blazquez serving as a residential building manager in her community in Shekou Subdistrict of Nanshan District, Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. Nora Elena Carstens Blazquez, whose Chinese name is Bai Xiaoyu, is from Mexico City, Mexico. In 2004, driven by […]

  • Pakistan's Climate Minister Musadik Masood Malik to attend SCO Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi
    on November 14, 2026

    Islamabad [Pakistan], November 14 (ANI): Pakistan will be attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Civilisational Dialogue Forum, scheduled in New Delhi from November 20 to 22.According to an official statement issued by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government has nominated Musadik Masood Malik, Federal Minister for Climate […]

  • India-Philippines ties "excellent", says Foreign Secretary ahead of PM Modi's Manila visit for ASEAN
    on November 14, 2026

    By Sahil Pandey Manila [Philippines], November 14 (ANI): Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa P. Lazaro on Saturday described India's bilateral relations with the Philippines as "excellent", expressing confidence that the partnership between the two countries would continue to gain momentum ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Manila for the […]

  • China's Sun Yat-sen celebrations seen as 'United Front' strategy to influence Taiwan
    on November 14, 2026

    Taipei [Taiwan], November 14 (ANI): Beijing's high-profile commemorations of Chinese revolutionary leader Sun Yat-sen are being viewed by Taiwanese academics as an attempt to strengthen its political influence in Taiwan and shape public opinion ahead of the island's local elections later this month. According to a report published by the Taipei Times, […]

  • PAKISTAN-ISLAMABAD-CHINA-ART-EXHIBITION
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- ISLAMABAD, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Students visit an art exhibition celebrating the 75th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relations in Islamabad, capital of Pakistan, on Nov. 12, 2026. TO GO WITH "Asia-Pacific Community: Art exhibition showcases Chinese and Pakistani cultural heritage, deepening friendship" (Xinhua/Ahmad Kamal)

  • China's intensified pressure on Tibet draws global attention at international advocacy meet
    on November 14, 2026

    Barcelona [Spain], November 14 (ANI): Tibetan representatives and international supporters have called for stronger global coordination to counter China's growing efforts to undermine Tibetan identity, as advocates from 20 countries gathered in Barcelona for a two-day International Tibet Network (ITN) Cross-Regional Meeting.According to a report by the […]

  • Hong Kong rail giant warns of cash crunch despite Northern Metropolis land grant
    by Cannix Yau on November 14, 2026

    Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned that it will face significant cash flow pressures over the next few years, even with the government’s grant of eight new sites for developing the Northern Link rail project in the Northern Metropolis. The warning came as the Liber Research Community cast doubt on the MTR Corp’s model of using property […]

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-WOMEN'S 500M (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Angel Daleman (L) of the Netherlands competes during the women's 500m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie)

  • 17,000 Hong Kong Disneyland ticket QR codes stolen, online sales suspended
    by Jess Ma on November 14, 2026

    Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported to police the theft of 17,000 ticket QR codes from its online ticketing system and suspended sales through its website, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Saturday that an IT worker at the amusement park on Lantau Island had detected anomalies in the resort’s computer system, only to […]

  • (SP)CHINA-BEIJING-SPEED SKATING-ISU WORLD CUP-MEN'S 500M (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Lian Ziwen of China competes during the men's 500m race at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup in Beijing, capital of China, on Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Liao Yujie)

  • (SP)CHINA-WUXI-FENCING-EPEE WORLD CUP-WOMEN(CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- WUXI, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Yang Dong (R) of China greets Marie-Florence Candassamy of France after their senior individual table of 16 match at the FIE Women's Epee World Cup in Wuxi, east China's Jiangsu Province, Nov. 14, 2026. (Xinhua/Li Bo)

  • Fake Toyota airbag recall notices circulating on WhatsApp, Hongkongers warned
    by Jess Ma on November 14, 2026

    Hong Kong residents have been warned about fake vehicle airbag safety recall messages circulating widely on WhatsApp, with the Chinese-language notices bearing the Transport Department’s name. A department spokesman said on Saturday that the case had been referred to police for follow-up action. It urged residents not to provide any personal information […]

  • CHINA-JIANGXI-XINYU-TANGERINES-HARVEST (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- XINYU, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A villager harvests tangerines at an orchard in Hongqiao Village, Xinyu City of east China's Jiangxi Province, Nov. 13, 2026. The tangerine harvest season is in full swing in Xinyu City, where some 220,000 mu (about 14,667 hectares) of tangerine orchards have entered the peak harvest period.Xinyu tangerines, a […]

  • WUC raises alarm over China's global surveillance network, Uyghur persecution and transnational repression
    on November 14, 2026

    Munich [Germany], November 14 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has highlighted growing international concerns over China's expanding surveillance operations, alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs and efforts to suppress Uyghur identity, according to its weekly brief covering November 6-12.In its November 6 report, A Formula for Repression: […]

  • Altimeter, Atreides urge Nvidia board to keep door open for Jensen Huang's return as CEO
    on November 14, 2026

    New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Investors Altimeter Capital Management and Atreides Management have urged Nvidia's board to keep open the possibility of founder Jensen Huang returning as chief executive, calling for a slow and careful succession process following his sudden resignation.In a letter addressed to the company's board, Altimeter CEO Brad […]

  • Trump to hold first-ever trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin at APEC summit in China next week
    on November 14, 2026

    Washington DC [US], November 14 (ANI): US President Donald Trump is set to participate in a first-ever trilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in China next week.The discussions between the leaders are expected to focus on nuclear […]

  • "Great joy for us": Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on hosting Asia Rugby Under-20 Championship
    on November 14, 2026

    Bhubaneswar (Odisha), November 14 (ANI): Odisha is set to host the Asia Rugby Emirates Under-20 Sevens Championship 2026 at the Kalinga Stadium, bringing together 10 teams featuring men's and women's squads for the two-day international tournament.Odisha Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj expressed happiness over the state hosting the championship after an […]

  • Nvidia tips Arm Holdings CEO Haas to take over Jensen Huang's job, musk backs Huang's reinstatement
    on November 14, 2026

    California [US], November 14 (ANI): Nvidia's board has approached Arm Holdings CEO Rene Haas as a potential successor to Jensen Huang following the latter's resignation as the chipmaker's CEO amid a controversy surrounding his alleged extramarital relationships, the Financial Times reported.According to the Financial Times, citing people familiar with the […]

  • Musk endorses purported move to reinstate Jensen Huang at Nvidia
    on November 14, 2026

    Washington DC [US], November 14 (ANI): Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday (local time) backed a purported petition seeking the reinstatement of Jensen Huang at Nvidia, expressing support for the former CEO days after his resignation amid controversy surrounding his alleged extramarital relationships.'A petition is underway to reinstate Jensen, and I'm […]

  • China-Arab cooperation deepening traditional bonds, exploring new horizons
    on November 14, 2026

    NANJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- On the sidelines of the Fifth China-Arab States Political Parties Dialogue being held in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, an orca-shaped marine robot is outshining other smart devices, such as quadruped robots, in capturing the attention of participants.With streamlined contours and a metallic sheen, the […]

  • Hong Kong police to activate AI facial recognition across surveillance network
    by William Yiu on November 14, 2026

    Hong Kong police will activate artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition across their expanding smart surveillance network on Monday, the force’s chief has said. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said on Saturday that the technology could help identify people even if they wore masks or used other methods to evade detection. “No matter […]

  • Hong Kong to test electronic proxy voting platform to curb bid-rigging at estates
    by Cannix Yau on November 14, 2026

    Hong Kong will launch a trial scheme next year to handle proxy voting via an electronic platform, a move designed to pave the way for a cap on proxies and curb rampant bid-rigging in private housing estates. Announcing the plan on Saturday, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak Mei-kuen said the government had decided against an immediate limit on […]

  • Trump To Discuss Iran, Nuclear Arms With Putin, Xi At Landmark Summit
    on November 14, 2026

    WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in an unprecedented trilateral summit next week, with Iran and nuclear arms control on the agenda, while US officials said Russia's war against Ukraine would not be explicitly discussed.The White House confirmed on November 13 that the three […]

  • China Sports Weekly (11.8-11.14)
    on November 14, 2026

    BEIJING, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week:1. China tops medal table as Dakar Youth Olympics closeThe 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games closed on November 13 at the Youth Olympic Village in Diamniadio, bringing to an end the first Olympic event ever held on African soil.China topped the medal table with 18 […]

  • CHINA-GUANGDONG-SHENZHEN-APEC-PRESS BRIEFING (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- SHENZHEN, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2026 shows a press briefing at the media center for the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)

  • CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY WINTER (CN)
    on November 14, 2026

    (261114) -- BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2026 (Xinhua) -- People visit the China National Botanical Garden in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 10, 2026. (Xinhua/Chen Yehua)

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