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| Population |
| 1.2 -
1.3 billion |
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| Language |
| Chinese |
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| Country Code |
86
AREA : Beijing(10),
Guangzhou(20), Shanghai(21), Shenzhen(755), Tianjin(22), Xiamen(592) |
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Introduction
China,
officially the People's Republic of China (Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo),
country in East Asia, the world's largest country by population and one of
the largest by area, measuring about the same size as the United States.
The Chinese call their country Zhongguo, which means “Central Country”
or “Middle Kingdom.”
China's
vast territory encompasses a great diversity of landscapes. Generally
speaking, the land forms three giant steps that descend from high
mountains, plateaus, and great basins in the west to a central band of
lower mountains, hills, and plateaus, then to lowlands, plains, and
foothills near the eastern coast. Deserts and steppes lie across the
northwest and north central parts of China
More
than one-fifth of the world's population—1.3 billion people—live in
China. More than 90 percent of these are ethnic Han Chinese,
but includes over 60 other dialect minorities. The race of Han and all
other monorities are collectively termed as Chinese.
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General Information
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| Area : 9,596,960 sq km
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| Capital : Beijing
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| Population : 1.26
billion
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| Language : Putonghua,
Cantonese and other dialects
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| Religion : Taoism,
Confucianism, Buddhism, Muslim (14 million) and Christian (7 million)
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Major cities : Beijing,
Chongqing, Shenyang, Wuhan, Nanjing (Nanking), Harbin, Tianjin, Shanghai,
Qingdao and
Guangzhou
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Currency : Renminbi (RMB)
1 yuan = 10 jiao
1 jiao = 10 fen
Notes: 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100 yuan
Renminbi cannot be taken out of China.
Traveller's cheques and credit cards are only accepted in major banks and
hotels
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Transportation
Taxi - Taxis are easily available in major
cities. Fares are usually cheap. Taxis can be hired on a daily basis for
about
RMB 350. Tipping is not
common.
Subways - There are subways in Beijing and
Tianjing. Beijing's subway has lines encircling the city.
Railway - Railway tracks connect almost
every province and major cities. Trans - Siberian railway runs from
Beijing
to Europe.
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 Communications
Major hotels provide phone, telex and fax
services. International lines are usually superior to internal lines. Long
distance calls can be made from hotels or post offices, and are usually
expensive. Domestic courier services or speedpost are also available.
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 Economy
Major Exports : Tea, livestock and animal
products, silk, cotton, oil minerals, chemicals and light industrial
goods.
Major Imports : Chemicals, iron and steel,
machinery, electrical and telecommunication equipment, plastics, textiles
and fertilizers.
Major Trading Partners : Japan, Hong Kong,
ASEAN countries, Australia, US and EU countries.
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Business Hours
Government and business offices open from
8.00am to 12.00 noon and 2.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.
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Banks
Bank of China is the main bank. It handles
remittance, foreign exchange and deals with foreign banks in the country.
Banking hours for Bank of China in major cities are from 9.30am to 12.00
noon and 2.00pm to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 5.00pm on
Saturday. Operating hours are longer in hotels.
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 Health
Medical facilities in China are basic.
Cities provide better medical facilities. Yellow fever vaccination is
required if arriving from infected areas. Vaccinations against typhoid,
cholera and polio are recommended, as are precautions against malaria. |
 Climate
There
are four distinct seasons in China.
The
four seasons are:
Spring - March to May
Summer - June to August
Autumn - September to November
Winter - December to February
Spring
and autumn are the most pleasant seasons. Summer is hot and wet with the
heaviest rainfall. Winter is dry and cool, with temperatures often
reaching freezing point in the north.
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Traveller's Tips
It is better to have a skilled translator
or negotiator when doing business in China. Proficiency in Mandarin or
Chinese will be an advantage. Business is conducted at a slow pace. Be
patient and allow time for negotiation. Social activities particularly
banquets and sightseeing are part of the business day.
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 Eating Out
International hotels have good restaurants
providing Chinese or Western cuisines. Major hotels serve business lunch
daily.
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Visas
Visas are required by all
foreigners entering mainland China. Standard tourist visas are valid for
30-day visits.
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What to wear
Light and casual wear. A suit with tie is
required for business meetings or dinner.
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 For Further Information
China Council for the Promotion of
International Trade
No. 1 Fuxingmenwai Street
Beijing 100860
Tel : (86) 10-6801 3344
Fax : (86) 10-6803 0747
Email : ccpitweb@public.bta.net.cn
Ministry of Foreign Trade Department and
Economic Coorperation
No. 2 Dong Chang' anjie Dongchengqu
Beijing
Tel : (86) 10-67081526/7
Fax : (86) 10-67081512
Email : webmaster@moftec.gov.cn
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