China
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History
For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, his successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight.
(source CIA Factbook)
Culture
China has rich history that has roots more than 5,000 years back. It is the world's oldest and most multifaceted civilizations. The Chinese culture has catered for artistic, philosophical, and political advancement, and given us philosophies’ like Confucianism and Taoism.
Places to See
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Night Life
Getting There
Air
Major international airlines fly to Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai.
Road
You can reach China by bus from Nepal, Vietnam and Laos.
Boat
There is ferry service between multiple destinations on the mainland, such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai, to Hong Kong and Macau.
