Facts about China

Facts About Shanghai

2009-05-12T23:19:00.000-07:00

Shanghai, the Biggest City In China

Those who love Chinese food must have heard the name of Shanghai, the largest city in China. Shanghai is also famous in the world because of holding the largest population. This city is situated on the bank of the river Yangtze. This city of China is loaded with all sorts of modern amenities that the advanced urban lifestyle requires.

Shanghai by Night

The economical base is quite strong in Shanghai and the population is multi-ethnic here. The city features a rich heritage and historical background. Shanghai used to be a part of the Songjiang district and it was well-known as a port when the Song dynasty ruled the country. The city has retained its glory being the largest business hub of the country. In the year 1553 the city of shanghai was built and it was bordered with a high wall which protected the life of the residents from all the unwanted intruders. The city was not considered much important till the 19th century though after that gradually the popularity increased and the city became the trade center between the West and the Mainland.

Shanghai by Day

Like other parts of China the climate of Shanghai bears the subtropical traits. Scorching summers, heavy monsoons and chilling winters are part of Shanghai. Spring is the most soothing season in Shanghai. There are quite a number of tourist spots in Shanghai Bund is the place where you get to see the magnificent architectural instances of ancient china. Yuyuan gardens located in the old part of the city are popular tourist attractions. You can hop the nice shops selling traditional souvenirs of the country. Strolling down the specialty streets is another activity that the visitors enjoy in China. The night clubs of China are lively and sport an enjoyable ambience. The fashionable city is a must visit for any one who wishes to know the actual spirit of china.

Flying to China

2009-03-31T01:55:00.000-07:00

How to Fly to China

China has become one of the most popular tourist destinations and this is the reason why the improvement in communication is the most important agenda for the government of China. The airlines connect all parts of the country and also with the rest of the world. There are quite a number of reputed airways which operate in China catering to both local as well as International visitors. Most of the important Chinese cities like Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai have airports that are equipped with all possible modern amenities and advanced technologies. The fastest mode to reach any of the tourist sports within China is the domestic airline. The International flights are quite expensive compared to the domestic ones. In order to attract the local residents of china, the airline companies regularly offer discount on their normal rates. This is a true fact that the process of advancement is continuing in the Chinese aviation system which is why sometimes the flights get delayed.

The largest and most prominent airline operating vigorously in China is the “China Southern Airlines”. This particular fleet is based at Guangzhou. They started their journey as a small company in the year 1995 and gradually emerged as one of the largest companies in operation by 2004. They acquired and merged with several airlines to grow larger than others. This is an award winning Aviation Company that strives to provide best of facilities and services to their passengers. They cover all important domestic and international destinations so that more number of customers chooses them for flights. The airline also offers special benefits to their regular flyers which is an added benefit for them. Air china and China Eastern airlines are two other prominent airlines in this country. In short the aviation industry in china is swelling rapidly and the days to come will see it at the best.

Weather in China

2009-03-19T04:25:00.000-07:00

Facts About Weather in China

China being the largest country of the world, it shows remarkable diversity in climate. In fact the pattern of weather changes and general environment is different in various parts of China. The common subtropical nature of China’s weather is observed in the rotation of main four seasons- winter, spring, summer and autumn. As a normal trait of the climate, the temperature can reach the extremities during both summer and winter. But the spring and autumn feature temperate and soothing weather and these are the two good seasons for tourists to visit China. Geographically China can be segregated into 3 parts which are North China, South China and Central China. The weather of China can be divided accordingly.

The characteristic of the weather in northern China is chilling winters. The dry but freezing northern winds are hold responsible for the huge drop in temperature. The winter persists from the month of January to March, especially in Urumqui and Mongolia. Beijing, the capital city encounters both snowy winters and sunny summers. The summer days prevail in the months of May and August. July is the month of heavy rains.

South China features the coastal part of the country and this is why the weather is slightly different from the rest. The humidity level increases in the months from April to September and the cause is the Typhoons. A brief winter season lasts from January to March but the effect is not extreme like northern china.

Central China features humid and warm summer which persists from the month of April to October. In fact the three places called Wuhan, Nanjing and Chonqing are termed as “Three furnaces” because of their blistering temperature. On the other hand the winters are equally cold and chilly. This is the definitive account of the overall climate in China.

Facts About Weather in Hong Kong

2009-03-07T00:13:00.000-08:00

Weather in Hong Kong

China has finally shredded its “Third world country image” and has become the favorite destination of the tourists and also business entrepreneurs. Among the popular cities of China, Hong Kong holds a special position. The city features soothing weather and this is one reason why people from all over the world likes to come down round the year. Still the months of December and November are perfect time to visit Hong Kong. This is the time when you experience more number of sun-kissed days which will brighten the entire trip. The cool breeze makes the weather more charming. But as the winter sneaks in, the weather becomes colder and in January the temperature drops drastically. It becomes lower than 10 degrees even in the urban parts of Hong Kong. The freezing wind blowing from the south-eastern direction is hold responsible for the severe drop in temperature. The cloudy days make the city look gloomier.

Facts About Weather in Hong Kong

Summer comes to Hong Kong in the months of April and March. The humidity increases and the temperature eventually go higher. But evenings are much pleasant than the days. It feels great to stroll around the city in the fine afternoons and evenings. Foggy mornings in May, which can remain till August are little problematic for the local residents of Hong Kong. Heavy rainfall accompanies with thunderstorms is quite common these days. The worst weather changes are observed in Hong Kong from July to September. Cyclones hit the city quite often and cause severe damage to the public properties. In fact the highest wind speed observed in Hong Kong was 118 km ph. Tornados and snow-rains are equally dangerous when they hit this city.
Overall Hong Kong features the subtropical climate and this is the reason why the tourists should visit the city when the weather is at its best.

China Visa

2009-03-06T00:25:00.000-08:00

Chinese Visa Facts

China is no more a third world country which is not counted as a tourist destination. On the other hand it is one of the favorite tourist places for people who like exploring beautiful lands with rich cultural heritage. Many of the job seekers and entrepreneurs also prefer China as a trade center because of its large populace. China has emerged as a hub of education, sports and other activities, students from various parts of the world fly to this country for cheap yet quality education. As the number of people visiting or migrating to China is increasing day by day, the visa office is getting more work to do. The China visa is the stamped document using which any individual can reach different parts of this country. There are various types of visas available from the government authorized office.

China Visa

The Chinese embassies located in the various countries passes the visas. There are business, employment, tourist and student visas available according to the profession and purpose of the visitor. The visitor will need to fill out an application form in order to obtain the China visa. A valid passport is a must-have for people seeking a China visa. The visa gets processed in 6 weeks provided all documents are submitted. Every business individual needs to make a separate visa and most of them are valid for 3 months. A letter from the company should be attached with the documents in order to ensure the credibility of the person. Students and employees also need the regular documents for their China visa.
Once you have a valid visa, you can always enter China legally. In fact it is also possible to extend the time frame for the visa if required. So if you are planning a visit to China, get your visa ready in advance from the embassy.

Olympics Countdown

2008-08-08T00:57:00.000-07:00

Olympics Countdown
We are only few hours away from the highly anticipated opening ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

All the pictures from © Insidefoto / PR Photos

Facts About The Great Wall Of China

2008-06-19T00:03:00.001-07:00

Facts about China presents Facts About The Great Wall Of China
The Great Wall Of China was also known as the “Long Wall” and was first built and reconstructed many times between the 6th Century BC and the 16th Century. It was created to help add protection to the north border of China and keep the invaders out from causing the collapse of the dynasties in rule at the time.
The Great Wall Of China Picture 1

When first built, the Great Wall was not made from bricks but was crafted from the earth, wood, and stones. Bricks were not used until the Ming Dynasty was in rule over China. The bricks were used in conjunction with lime, tile, and stone. The bricks were lighter and smaller making them better to use and found to be much faster when being moved from one place to the other. The bricks could also hold more weight than the earth and stone and the stone was a bit more difficult to set in place. It was built to be more than 4,000 miles long and at the highest point, had over a million soldiers guarding it. Millions of Chinese men died during the centuries it took in building of the Great Wall of China.
The Great Wall Of China Picture 2

Facts about China: Facts About Beijing Olympics 2008

2008-06-11T23:23:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Facts About Beijing Olympics 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing China. This Olympics will be the 29th and will start on August 8th and continue till the closing on August 24th. The ceremonies and some events will be held in Beijing National Stadium. International football (soccer) horseback riding and sailing will be held in other places. The mascots for this Olympics correspond with the colors of the five circles in the Olympic rings. The slogan of “One World, One Dream” is also being used throughout the games. To prepare for the coming athletes and tourists, Beijing has made changes in the way the police will act in bad situations. The English translators are also being trained to be more thorough with their speaking abilities and their help to the foreigners coming in to the country for the games.

There are over 302 events taking place in the 28 sports. The sporting events for the Beijing Olympics for 2008 are: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Diving, Fencing, Football/Soccer, Handball, Modern Pentathlon, Sailing, Softball, Synchronized Swimming, Taekwondo, Tennis, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Athletics, Baseball, Boxing, Cycling, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Judo, Rowing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Triathlon, Water Polo, and Wrestling.

Facts about China: Accommodation in China

2008-05-26T02:32:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Accommodation in China

If you're looking for accommodation in China, you really won't have problems to find the proper accommodation; whether it's hotel, hostel or appartment, China has it all. Wide range of accommodation facilities is available throughout China. No matter whether you're in China for business or touring around the country, you'll have a plenty of choice.

From 5 star hotels to cheap hostels, guest houses and inns. But you should know that all accommodations are not meant for the western visitors, some hotels are for "Chinese only" but with the big competition between major international hotel chains, you'll find the proper accommodation in every single city in China. In the country side, you'll have even less problems to find the proper accommodation; just look for guest houses!

Facts about China: Beijing Olympics 2008 China's Biggest Sport Stars

2008-05-19T02:31:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Beijing Olympics 2008 China's Biggest Sport Stars

Beijing Olympics 2008 are still few month away but some sports experts already predict that China will for the first time in their history win the most medals in Olympic games! So, how are China's biggest sport stars being manufactured by so-called China's "sports factories?" How much fame and fortune can this amazing boys and girls enjoy in this communist country? And why are some great champions leaving their mother land to help athletes in other countries?

Facts about China: Hong Kong

2008-04-22T01:21:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Hong Kong
Hong Kong is probably one of the most exciting cities in the world. What makes this city so vibrant and energetic is its nearly 7 Million residents and Hong Kong's unique mixture of Chinese and Western culture and this mix really makes Hong Kong special! Check this great video!

Facts about China: Free Tibet demonstrations against China in London

2008-04-07T02:59:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Free Tibet demonstrations against China in London

Police officers were forced to surround torchbearers, who also included the Chinese ambassador, with a protection ring of amazing proportions as they ran through London streets last Sunday. Thousands of angry protestors gathered to voice their anger at China's human rights politics in Tibet.

Facts about China: Some Quick Facts About China

2008-04-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents Some Quick Facts About China
Did you know that the gold stars that appear on Chinese flag represent 5 major ethnic groups that live in China.

More than 70 percent of all toys produced in the world are coming from China

Flights between Beijing and Hong Kong are classified as international flights

China has more than 1.600 rivers

Chinese name for China is Zhongguo

China is the world's number 1 consumer of concrete

Muslim population in China is more than 30 millions

China has 34 births per minute

China produces 33% of the world's steel

More than 700 000 engineers graduate every year in China

There is only about 200 different family names in China

Chinese city Shanghai is the most populated city in the world

China won their first Winter Olympic gold medals in Salt Lake City

Paper originates from China

All the characters that appeared in Disney cartoons were banned in china for more than 50 years

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Facts about China: Beijing Summer Olympics 2008 facilities

2008-03-04T01:37:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents Beijing Summer Olympics 2008 facilities
Beijing National Stadium will be the site of Athletics and Soccer. There will be also Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Unofficial "Birds nest" stadium will have a capacity of 100,000 seating places. Beijing National Aquatics Center a.k.a. Water Cube, is located beside the Beijing National Stadium at Olympic Green. Aquatics sports such as swimming, diving, water polo and synchronized swimming will be held in this ultra modern hall. The capacity is 17,000 sitting places.

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Facts about China: The Silk Road

2008-02-25T00:07:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents The Silk Road
The Silk road was the ancient trade route which was established approximately. 60 B.C. that continued to be used for many, many centuries. Silk Road started in China and ended in western Europe.

Marco Polo (1254–1324, born on Croatian island Korcula), who was a famous traveler, left his mark on the road.

In addition to silk products and some other goods, Chinese inventions such as the paper, compass, gunpowder and printing techniques, came to European territory. Meanwhile, Western music, the calendar, painting, astronomy and some other Western achievements entered China and became a part of the rich Chinese culture.

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Short and Quick Facts about China

2008-02-24T23:54:00.000-08:00

Quick facts about China

- China has 1.3 billion people, a little over 20 percent of the world’s population.

- The Chinese New Year is the first day of the lunar calendar based on thecycles of the moon. The date varies from year to year buttypically falls in January or February.

- The twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig, with each year represented by one of the animals. A full Chinese zodiac is twelve years. A complete calendar cycle is sixty years.

- The money used in China is called renminbi, meaning the people’s currency. The basic unit is the yuan.

- The Great Wall can be seenby the human eye from outer space.

- Giant pandas are a national treasure in China. There areabout 1,600 pandas living in the wild today.

- The compass, paper, gunpowder and printing are called the Four Greatest Ancient Chinese Inventions. Other Chinese inventions include fireworks and ice cream.

- China is the homeland of tea, and its cultivation dates back two thousand years.

- Mount Qomolangma (also known as Mount Everest), the highest point in the world, is located
between China and Nepal.

- In China, a person’s family name comes first, followed by the first name. There is no middle name.

- The three most popular Chinese family names are Li, Zhang, and Wang.

- In ancient China, Chinese characters were written on animal bones, turtle shells, silk, or bamboo slices.

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Facts about China: Chinese Panda

2008-02-22T00:52:00.000-08:00

Today Facts about China presents, the cutest animal in China, Panda!Have you ever seen an animal similar to bear, but much more friendly looking? It's called Panda and if you are in China, you'd better not miss this chance to say hello this cute creature.

Pandas in Chinese are called Xiong Mao, meaning "bear-cat", because it looks like a bear in shape and a cat in face. Panda actually is a member of the bear family. It has black furs on ears, nose, eyes patches and shoulders and the rest is white. A panda is about sixty inches long from nose to rump and with a short tail of about six inches. A big one weighs more than two hundred to four hundred pounds. Pandas eat bamboo only, so they have to live in certain places where large amount of bamboo can be found.

But pandas in the zoos eat some other things like rice porridge, apples, sweet potatoes and carrots.In recent years, bamboo flowers and then dies out, which happens once every one hundred years. Pandas will starve to death if they cannot find other bamboo forests before the one they live in dies. Today, there are only one thousand pandas in the wild and mostly in central China. It has been listed in the World Conversation Union's Red List of Threatened Animals, but it is still in danger. We need to do something more to help this rare and lovely animal

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Facts about China: Terracota soldiers - Pride of China

2008-02-20T23:34:00.000-08:00

Facts about china presents Terracota soldiers - Pride of China
China's 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century (1974 actually). These world-famous Terracotta Warriors are part of a vast underground necropolis for China’s first Emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, that took 700,000 workers 36 years to create.

Myth says that in 206BC the first Emperor of Unified China, Ch'in ShiHuangdi, decreed that after his death his body would be clothed in jade and cast adrift in a lake of Mercury. The lake, within a pyramid, was to be protected by an everlasting army. Like Tutankhamun, in Egypt, lord Pacal, in Mexico and the Viracochas', of Peru Shi Huangdi taught the super-science of the sun and the higher orders of spirituality. They say that, after he died, he flew to the sun to live forever.In 1974, archaeologists actually discovered the first of more than 8,000 life-size terracotta warriors buried near the pyramid tomb of Ch'in Shi Huangdi, confirming that the legend was more than just a myth. But why were the massive soldiers, each weighing more than half a tone, buried there at all? Was it simply to guard the Emperor in the afterlife?Maybe one day we'll get the answers to this questions

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Facts about China: The Yangtze River

2008-02-20T23:28:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents The Yangtze River.

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia, flowing from the Tibetan Highlands right across China into the East Chinese sea. Its 6.300 km (3.915 miles) and is ice- free all year. The official name in Chinese is "Changjiang". The name "Yangtze" is only used for the lower reaches of the river, but became the official name used in western countries.

Not only are five of China's largest cities (Shanghai, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu and Nanjingon) or near the river, but the 1.8 million square km Yangtze River basin is also home to 1/3 of Chinas population (400 million).

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Tibet - Chinese shame

2008-02-20T03:22:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents Tibet - Chinese shame
'Tibet is a human rights issue as well as a civil and political rights issue. But there's something else too - Tibet has a precious culture based on principles of wisdom and compassion. This culture addresses what we lack in the world today; a very real sense of inter-connectedness. We need to protect it for the Tibetan people, but also for ourselves and our children.'
Richard Gere, Chairman of the Board of the International Campaign for Tibet said

For centuries Tibet, a vast high altitude plateau between China and India, remained remote from the rest of the world with a widely dispersed population of nomads, farmers, monks and traders. Tibet had its own national flag, its own currencny a distinct culture and religion, and controlled its own affairs. In 1949, following the foundation of the Chinese Communist state, the People's Liberation Army invaded Tibet and soon overpowered its poorly equipped army and guerilla resistance.
Tibet is important to China for strategic and economic reasons and because of the Communist Party's imperialist ambitions. In China today, it is a serious offence to say that Tibet is separate from China.
In March 1959, Tibetans rose up against the Chinese occupiers. The uprising was brutally crushed and the Tibetan leader, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, escaped to India, followed by more than 80,000 Tibetans. Tens of thousands of Tibetans who remained were killed or imprisoned. Untold numbers, but at least hundreds of thousands, of Tibetans have died as a direct result of China's policies since 1949 - through starvation, torture and execution.

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Facts about China: Beijing Olympic Game Facts and Figures

2008-02-18T23:32:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents Beijing Olympic Game Facts and Figures
280 billion yuan will be used to build 13 major Olympic stadium; 12 vertical traffic network of routs like Beijing-Chengde express way; morecity railways; and more subway. Also to be built is an Olympic Forest Park of 867 hectares with 200 hectare dragon-shaped lake area; 50 hectares of the Museum of Chinese Nation; 405 hectares of exhibition center and the Olympic Village. Around the 12-square meter central area of Olympic Games there will be 8 newly-fashioned tourism & leisure hotel; 3 golf courses, 5 luxury hotels, 8 shopping plaza, 4 food street, and 10 major shopping malls. All of them are sure to upgrade the Olympic Garden area to the most convenient and high class living community.

Among the 13 major Olympic stadiums scattered in the central area, there are 5 newly-built permanent stadiums: National Stadiums, National Gymnasium, National Swimming Center, National Tennis Center. 3 re-built stadiums such as Olympic Central Stadium, Olympic Central Gymnasium, Yingdong Swimming Gymnasium. All the sport amenities will be open to the public, except 5 temporary gymnasiums. This area will surely become the biggest sport facilities in Beijing.

Olympic Village is a place where the Olympic athletes live. Beijing municipal government invested 280 billion yuan in the 18 hectare Olympic Village. This area is designed so the athletes can enjoy the best amenities the host city can offer them. These amenities includes new parks, fresh air, smooth traffic, and a comfortable living environment. All of these amenities increases the real estate value of the surrounding area. According to the experts, they estimate the real estate price in the area will increase by 30%.

from: http://chinarealestateusa.com/

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Facts about China: The Forbidden City

2008-02-18T23:22:00.000-08:00

Facts about China presents The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City or Forbidden Palace, located at the exact center of the ancient city of Beijing, was the imperial palace during the mid-Ming and the Qing dynasties. Nowdays also known as the Palace Museum, its extensive grounds cover 720,000 square meters, 800 buildings and more than 8,000 rooms.
The complex is divided into a northern and southern part. The southern area is where the emperor would hold ceremonies and entertain guests. The northern half was kept completely private residence accessible only to the select circles of the emperor. Today, the Forbidden City is one of the world's biggest tourist attractions and lately becoming ever more popular with film crews who pay a hefty price to film Chinese period pieces.

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Facts about China: Chinese food

2008-01-08T07:36:00.000-08:00

Chinese food
Westerners are usually amazed or dismayed at the food they found on the table for them to eat, whether it be 1000-year eggs or pickled duck feet to chicken with peanuts. Not surprisingly, the Chinese don't have any foods they consider to be not eaten.
In spite of their unique varieties of food, most of the foods can also be found in the West. The main difference is that the cooking habits of the Chinese and Westerners are so different. The Chinese tend to combine certain flavors and with ingredients that are specially seasoned with specific sauces or spices.

The cuisine in China differs from region to region, but with major differences found between the north and the south. The spiciest cuisine in China is that found in Sichuan cooking. They tend to use garlic and pepper in allmost all of their dishes, while Cantonese cooking has less oil and spices in their vegetable, fish and seafood dishes. Beijing and Shandong cooking tends to use more cereal products (noodles, and pastry pouches either steamed or boiled) and use simple ingredients with spices and chili.

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Facts about China: Public toilets

2007-10-12T08:12:00.000-07:00

In this part of "facts about China" we'll talk about public toilets.......

Chinese toilettes are definitely the state of the art .Unfortunately you will have to learn to deal with them otherwise your trip will be very short. Public toilets are maintained in a very bad way, normally toilet room consists of a hole in the ground or a channel where you do your need. Some toilets have no flushing while, the modern ones are equipped with a bucket of water. You'll find such toilets mainly at the railway stations and remote streets . Normally you won't get toilet paper, that's way a toilet paper is a must in your "luggage" . But things aren't that bad, the situation is getting better every year and most of the hotels are equipped with the "western style of a toilet".

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Facts about China: Funny fact - Spitting

2007-10-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

In this part of "facts about China", one funny fact........
When visiting China for the first time, many tourists are shocked of the frequent spitting. Spitting is practiced almost everywhere and Chinese spit very loudly..... In urban cities spitting was successfully reduced in past few years, however at rural areas it is still a national sport. Well the fact is that it is very unpleasant to step in a bus with 60 people, who suddenly feel the desire of spitting at the floor at the same time don't you think?

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Facts about China: 2008 Summer Olympics

2007-10-01T07:41:00.000-07:00

Today you'll get even more facts about China. So let's go!

On 13 July 2001 at the 112th IOC Session in Moscow, Beijing was elected as the host City of the XXIX Summer Olympic Games. The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, mark the first time, China will host the biggest sporting spectacle in the world.

The Chinese government has pledged to spend 20 billion dollars for building brand new and state of the art sports complexes and refurbishing the Beijing infrastructure. Organizers are planning to offer more than 7 million tickets and most of the tickets will be inexpensive. With unprecedented economic growth and investment, Beijing is definitely the place to be in 2008.

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Facts about China: Great wall of China

2007-10-01T07:19:00.000-07:00

Great Wall of China is definitely one of the biggest achievements of a mankind. It's first segments were built 500 Before Christ. Archaeologists estimate that the Wall once ran 6200 miles and today still remains amazing 3,750 miles.
First works began in 220 Before Christ, when China's first emperor Qin Shihuang, conscripted millions of soldiers and peasants to participate in this dangerous act. Constructions continued over the centuries, with the most impressive portions built in the time of Ming Dynasty in the 14th century. The Great Wall, as you probably know, is one of the few man made structures visible from space and is also under UNESCO world heritage protection.

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Facts about China:China becoming tourist destination superpower

2007-09-30T02:03:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents: China becoming tourist destination superpower
China, attracted 49,6 Millions of tourists in year 2006 and should become the third most popular tourist destination in the whole world in next few years, said the leader of UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Francessco Frangialli.

After China has outrun Italy in the fourth place on the list of the most popular world destinations in 2004, China is now prepared to step on a podium. The predictions are that China should become the third most visited country till December 2008. Three leading world tourist destinations at this moment are France, Spain and United States. But the China is already abide with the USA. United States noted 51,1 million tourist visits last year, while China will probably beat this numbers in next few months. In next few years China will also become the largest starting point for traveling, since the estimations says that some 100 Million of Chinese will travel abroad.

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Facts about China: Basic Facts

2007-09-29T02:06:00.001-07:00

Facts about China: Basic Facts
Official name: People's Republic of China
Geographical location: The Far East 71º O - 135º O/18º N - 53º N
Historical Year of the foundation: -221
Inhabitants: 1.313.973.713 inhabitants (2006)
Capital city: Peking [ Beijing ]116º 25' O 39º 55' N
Largest city: Chongqing (15.600.000 inhabitants)
Official language: Chinese
Code: CN, CHN, www.*.cn

Flag since: 01.10.1949
Description:
The star is an indication of communism, the four small stars indicates the four layers of the Chinese people.

Hymn:
Text in Hanyu PinyinQilai:
Buyuan zuo nuli de renmen,Ba women de xierou zhucheng women xin de changcheng.Zhonghua Minzu dao liao zui weixian de shihou,Meigeren beipo zhe fachu zuihou de housheng.Qilai! Qilai! Qilai!Women wanzhong yixin,Mao zhe diren de paohuo, Qianjin!Mao zhe diren de paohuo, Qianjin!Qianjin! Qianjin! Jin!

English translation:
Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves!Let us amount our flesh and blood towards our new Great Wall! The Chinese nation faces its greatest peril,the thundering roar of our peoples will be heard! Arise! Arise! Arise! We are many, but our hearts beat as one! Selflessly braving the enemy's gunfire, march on! Selflessly braving the enemy's gunfire, march on! March on! March on! March on! on!

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Facts about China: POPULATION STRUCTURE

2007-09-29T01:54:00.000-07:00

Facts about China presents POPULATION STRUCTURE of China
POPULATION STRUCTURE:

Population structure
China
Inhabitants: 1.313.973.713 (2006)
0-14 years:20,8%
of it male: 145.461.833
of it female: 128.445.739

15-64 years: 71,4%
of it male: 482.439.115
of it female: 455.960.489

over 65 years: 7,7%
of it male: 48.562.635
of it female: 53.103.902

Average age: 32.7 years
of it male: 32.3 years
of it female: 33.2 years

Population growth:
0,59% (2006)

Birth rate:
13.25 born/1.000 inhabitants (2006)
Mortality rate:
6,97/1,000 inhabitants (2006)
Births ever 1000 Einw.
Children for each woman: 1,73
Child number of deaths: 23.12 deaths/1.000 births
Boys: 20.6 deaths/1.000 births
Girls: 25.94 deaths/1.000 births (2006)

Average life expectancy: 72.58 years
Men: 70.89 years
Women: 74.46 years

Education degree (2002)
15 years old and older can read and write:
90,9% Men
95,1% Women

Ethnical groups
Chinese 92.0 %, other 8.0 %

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Facts about China

2007-09-29T01:38:00.000-07:00

Here you'll find all the facts about China

ECONOMY:

GROS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (gross domestic product)
$ 8.859 trillion (2005)
GROS DOMESTIC PRODUCT - real growth rate
9,1%
GROS DOMESTIC PRODUCT per head
$ 5.600
GROS DOMESTIC PRODUCT industries
Agriculture: 13,8%
Industry and building industry: 52,9%
Service: 33,3%
Occupation: 760,8 million
After occupation:
Agriculture 49%; Industry 22%; Service 29%
Yearly income per inhabitant: 820 $ (US)
Unemployment ratio: 9,8% within city ranges; substantial unemployment and underemployment in rural areas; an official Chinese magazine estimated 2003 general unemployment on 20%
Population below poverty border: 10%
Inflation rate: 4,1%

Budget
Incomes: $ 317.9 billion;Expenditures: $ 348.9 billion including capital expenditures
Agricultural products: Rice, wheat, potatoes, grain, peanuts, dte, millet, barley, apples, cotton, oil seed, pork, fish
Cultivatabilaty of the country: 15,4%
other land use: 83,35%
watered teritory:525.800 sq/km
Natural reserves:Coal, iron, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese, molybdenum, vanadium, magnet iron stone, aluminum, zinc, uranium, Electricity
Production of energy: 2,19 trillion a KW/H
Consumption 2,17 trillion a KW/H
Exports: 10,6 billion KW/H
Imported:1,546 billion KW/H
Industries:
Mining industry, iron, steel, aluminum and other metals, coal, mechanical engineering, weapons, textiles, petroleum, cement, chemicals, consumer products including footwear, toys and electronics, food processing; Transportation equipment, including the automobile supply, locomotives, ships and airplanes.
Industrial production growth rate: 27,7%
Exports: $ 752.2 billion f.o.b (freely on board)
Export partner: USA 21.1%, Hong Kong 17%, Japan 12.4%, South Korea 4.7%, Germany 4%
Import: $ 631.8 billion f.o.b. (freely on board)
Import partners: Japan 16.8%, Taiwan 11.4%, South Korea 11.1%, USA 8%, Germany 5,4%
Current account conditions: $ 129.1 billion
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: $ 795.1 billion
Debts: $ 242 billion

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2006-03-07T00:26:00.000-08:00

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