China

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a vast country in East Asia, the most populous in the world (2020), with over 1.4 billion inhabitants. It borders 14 countries, including Russia, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam. The capital is Beijing, while Shanghai is the most populous city. Chinese culture, one of the oldest in the world, is characterized by a rich history, philosophy, art, and traditions, with influences of Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism. The Chinese economy is the second-largest in the world and has experienced rapid industrialization and economic growth in recent decades. China is known for its historic architecture, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, and for its natural landscapes, ranging from the Himalayan mountains to the Gobi and Taklamakan deserts. The country has a complex history of ancient empires, European colonization in some regions, and the communist revolution of 1949 that led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Population of China from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 1.39 billion inhabitants. 2019: Approximately 1.4 billion inhabitants. 2020: Approximately 1.41 billion inhabitants. Capital (Beijing): Population in 2020: About 21.5 million inhabitants. Top 10 cities by number of inhabitants in 2020: (Figures are approximate) Shanghai: ~26 million Beijing: ~21.5 million Chongqing: ~15.3 million Tianjin: ~13.6 million Guangzhou: ~13.5 million Shenzhen: ~12.5 million Wuhan: ~11 million Dongguan: ~8 million Chengdu: ~8 million Xi'an: ~7 million Number and name of Administrative Divisions: China is divided into 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 special administrative regions. Provinces: Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guangdong, etc. Autonomous regions: Guangxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Xinjiang, Tibet. Municipalities: Beijing, Chongqing, Shanghai, Tianjin. Special administrative regions: Hong Kong, Macao. GDP in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018: About $13.608 trillion. 2019: About $14.342 trillion. 2020: Approximately $14.722 trillion. Public deficit in millions of dollars from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) % GDP/government debt ratio from 2018 to 2020: 2018-2020: (Data not available at the time of the last update) Unemployment rate % from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Approximately 3.8%. 2019: Approximately 3.6%. 2020: Approximately 3.9% (estimate). Inflation Rate from 2018 to 2020: 2018: Around 2.1%. 2019: Approximately 2.9%. 2020: Estimated to be around 2.5%.