Since ancient times, Chinese culture has been heavily influenced by Confucianism and conservative philosophies. For much of the country’s dynastic era, opportunities for social advancement could be provided by high performance in the prestigious imperial examinations, which have their origins in the Han Dynasty. The literary emphasis of the exams affected the general perception of …
As of 2013, China has the world’s second-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP, totalling approximately US$8.227 trillion according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).[11] If purchasing power parity (PPP) is taken into account (US$12.405 trillion in 2012), China’s economy is again second only to the United States. In 2012, its PPP GDP per capita …
ABOUT THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CHINA China ‘Chinese:’ officially the People’s Republic of China, is a sovereign state located in East Asia. It is the world’s most populous country, with a population of over 1.35 billion. The PRC is a single-party state governed by the Communist Party, with its seat of government in the capital …
