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China is one of the most powerful countries in the world. It is ruled by a single party–the Chinese Communist Party and is currently headed by Xi Jinping, who has held the position of the President of China since March 2013. The Chinese government is known for its strict policy of Internet censorship and has been frequently accused of withholding information from the world. With Beijing as its capital, China is surrounded by North Korea in the Northeast, Mongolia in the North, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar in the South, and Pakistan in the Southwest. This article discusses some unknown facts about China.
An Overview of China
China is also officially known as the People’s Republic of China. It is a part of Asia and lies in the eastern region of the Asian continent. It is the fourth largest country globally, and
its population exceeds India’s, making it the most populated in the world. China has five autonomous regions, 22 provinces, two special administrative regions, and four municipalities. The Yellow Sea and the East China Sea are located to China’s east, with the South China Sea in the southeast direction.
Beijing, the Capital of China
Beijing, the world’s third-largest city, is the capital of China. It is considered China’s cultural, political, and educational centre and is home to the second busiest airport, Beijing International Capital Airport. Known for its parks, art treasures, gardens, walls, gates, and temples, Beijing is among the world’s oldest countries, dating back 3,000 years. It is the centre of national highways and has high-speed railways and expressways. It also plays a crucial role in transportation around the northern region. It is home to Beijing University and Tsinghua University, two of China’s top universities. In addition, numerous international tech-based companies are based here. Beijing has 14 urban and two suburban regions. The Great Wall at Badaling is located 72 km northwest of Beijing’s city centre.
Interesting Facts About China
Here are a few unusual facts unlike the usuals fact that we know about China:
China is considered the most food-dominating country. Despite having less than 10% of the world’s arable land, it produces a quarter of the world’s grain and feeds a fifth of its population.
China’s People’s Liberation Army has never lost the war after 1949. Since its formation.
80 out of the 100 highest bridges in the world are from China.
China has a single time zone, UTC +8 hours, regardless of being in the fourth position among the largest countries in the world.
Prostitution and gambling are declared illegal in China, but it is legal in Hong Kong and Macau–China’s special administrative regions.
Since 1979, China has not been in a single war.
China is a democratic country, but it has a meritocratic and one-party system instead of the western model of party plurality.
China’s space achievements include:
It is the only country to ever land on the dark side of the Moon.
China was the first to land on Mars and successfully executed an orbiting, landing, and rovering mission on its maiden attempt.
It is building the Tiangong Space Station, which is soon to be completed.
It has the largest standing army, with 2,185,000 active military personnel.
President of China
Xi Jinping has held the position of the President of China since March 2013. Born on 15 June 1953, he has been serving as the chairman of the Central Military Commission. He is also the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party. Despite being a democratic country, China still follows a one-party system.
Conclusion
China is officially known as the People’s Republic of China. It is surrounded by countries like India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and others. China still follows a one-party system, despite being a democratic nation, with Xi Jinping as its President. It has the largest budget for defence and the biggest standing army. It is a part of the Asian continent and is said to be the fourth largest country in the world. China has five autonomous regions, 22 provinces, two special administrative regions, and four municipalities.
