China
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Capital
Beijing
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Local time
2:27
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Population
1391.04 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+86
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Currency
¥ CNY (yuan)
China
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Capital
Beijing
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Local time
2:27
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Population
1391.04 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+86
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Currency
¥ CNY (yuan)
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Average Salary
$ 731
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Petrol price
€ 1.17 pl
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Precipitation
645mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
9 596 960 km2
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Protected Area
17%
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Forest Area
22%
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Agricultural area
54%
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Railways
67212km
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Annual air passengers
487.96 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Han Chinese - 91 %
Zhuang
Uygur
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Religion
Atheist
Daoist
Buddhist
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Literacy rates
95.1%
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Languages
Standard Chinese or Mandarin
Wu
Minbei
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Armed Forces
2 843 000
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Alcohol consumption
7.6 l/person
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Smoking
47.6%
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Diabetes
9.8%
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Malaria
0%
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Tuberculosis
67 per 100k
Economy
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Industries
industrial export, mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, other metals, coal, machine building, armaments
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Agriculture
rice, wheat, potatoes, corn, peanuts, tea, millet, barley, apples
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Natural Resources
coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese
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Energy Import
15%
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Natural Resources
coal, iron ore, petroleum, natural gas, mercury, tin, tungsten, antimony, manganese
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Renewable Energy
17%
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CO2 Emissions
10 291 927kt
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Ease of Business
78 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
76
What not to do when visiting Liaoning
China Don't leave your chopsticks sticking up in the left-over rice at the bottom of your bowl after eating a meal.
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China Don't write cards or letters with red ink or ball pen -it symbolizes the end of a relationship.
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China Don't expect to conclude business swiftly - the decision making process can be slow.
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Did you know?
China manufacturers 70% of the world's toys.
China Don't be surprised by locals smacking and slurping while eating - it indicates the food tastes good.
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China Don't forget it take off your shoes when entering any home in China, unless you told not to.
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China Don't cross the hierarchy rank - always show respect to the elders and acknowledge them in a group first.
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China Don't get lost in Chinese names - the order is family name first, then given name. Brides in China do not adopt their husband's surnames.
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China Don't behave in a carefree manner in public. Embracing or kissing when greeting or saying good-bye is highly unusual.
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Did you know?
The Great Wall of China is approximately 6,430 Km long (3,995 miles).
Eastern Asia Don't sit or stand on Buddha statue for taking a picture. This can lead to stay in prison.
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China Don't wear high heels and short sleeved blouses if woman - Chinese frown on women who display too much skin.
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China Don't use large hand movements and don't point when speaking - the Chinese don't speak with their hands. Your movements may be distracting to your host.
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China Don't point the bottoms of your feet to any person when sitting. Try to sit cross-legged or tuck your legs underneath you.
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China Don't lose your temper - losing one's temper is an absolute loss of face.
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Did you know?
Paper originated in China.
China Don't address people by their first name unless invited to do so. Always addressing people with their official title, refer to them as Mr./Mrs./Ms. Plus their last name.
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China Don't touch someone unless you absolutely have to. Chinese people don't enjoy being touched by strangers, which is the direct opposite to Western society.
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China Don't arrive late when meeting someone, you can come couple minutes earlier.
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China Don't bite your nails or put your hands in your mouth as it's considered to be vulgar in Chinese culture.
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China Don't wear jeans for business meetings - they are not acceptable for that.
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Did you know?
The wheelbarrow is invented in China.
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China Don't pour your glass by yourself when drinking or dining - pour your neighbour's glass and let them pour yours.
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China Don't give following gifts or colours as they are associated with death and should not be given - clocks, straw sandals, stork or crane, handkerchiefs or anything white, blue or black.
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China Don't open a present in front of the giver - it's not polite.
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China Don't accept a gift for the first time. Chinese do not usually accept a gift, invitation or favour when it's first presented. Politely refusing two or three times is though to reflect modesty and humility.
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Eastern Asia Don't make a long eye contact - it's tactless.
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Did you know?
Tree hugging is forbidden in China.
Eastern Asia Don’t forget to show respect when greeting. While foreigners are expected to shake hands, the traditional form of greeting is the bow - the deeper you bow, the more respect you show. A foreign visitor ('gaijin') may bow the head slightly since no one expects foreigners to understand the subtle nuances of bowing generally.
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China Don’t be a victim of ”Black cabs” scam - don’t necessarily use "black cabs”, insist on using the taxi meter and get the receipt. Don’t forget to have your destination written in Chinese characters. Ask the driver to remove the bags from the trunk before you get out and pay.
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China Don‘t be a victim of ”tea tasting” scam - the bill could be extremely high. Always ask about the price and approach in advance.
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China Don’t give anything with the quantity of four - it's an unlucky number.
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China Don’t try to do business during the social events - there’s a demarcation between business and socialising in China.
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Did you know?
Paper money was first used in China.
China Don't ask the Chinese to turn off their phones - it can cause losing face.
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China Don’t put bones in your bowl - place them on the table or in a designated bowl for it.
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China Don't travel during Golden Weeks - two holidays every year(National Day in October and Lunar New Year). Getting the tickers may be difficult due to massive crowds and inflated prices.
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China Don’t forget to register yourself with the local authority/police within 24 hours of arrival - it may result in fines and deportation.
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China Don't be surprised by frequent monitoring and surveillance - security personnel carefully watch foreigners. Hotel rooms, cars and devices may be monitored too.
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Did you know?
20% of China's plants are used in medicine.
China Don‘t necessarily expect super clean air in all areas - air pollution in bigger cities is a general issue.
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Eastern Asia Don't laugh with your mouth fully open - hold your hand in front of your mouth when laughing.
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