Map of China and

administrative division
"中国地图和行政区划" (Zhōngguó
dìtú hé xíngzhèng qūhuà)

Map : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1q1qZiaJCM8
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 Administrative division of China (34)
Each type of administrative division there are in China:
1. 省 (Shěng): There are 23 provinces in China.
2. 直辖市 (Zhíxiáshì): There are 4 direct-controlled municipalities in
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and Chongqing.
3. 自治区 (Zìzhìqū): There are 5 autonomous regions in China: Inner
Mongolia Autonomous Region, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous
Region, Tibet Autonomous Region, Ningxia Hui Autonomous
Region, and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
4. 特别行政区 (Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū): There are 2 special
administrative regions in China: Hong Kong Special Administrative
Region and Macau Special Administrative Region.
省 (Shěng): Province - This is the
highest-level administrative
division in China, below the
national level. Provinces are
further subdivided into
prefectures and counties.
直辖市 (Zhíxiáshì): Direct-
Controlled Municipality - These
are cities in China that are given
province-level status and report
directly to the central
government. Examples include
Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, and
Chongqing.
自治区 (Zìzhìqū): Autonomous
Region - An autonomous region is an
area with a large population of ethnic
minorities, which has been granted a
certain degree of autonomy in the
administration of its internal affairs.
Examples include Tibet Autonomous
Region and Xinjiang Uyghur
Autonomous Region.
特别行政区 (Tèbié Xíngzhèngqū):
Special Administrative Region (SAR) -
This term is specifically associated with
Hong Kong and Macau. They are
regions with a high degree of autonomy
under the "One Country, Two Systems"
principle, following their handover to
China from British and Portuguese rule,
respectively.
 Brief overview of China’s
history
"中国简史" (Zhōngguó jiǎn shǐ)
China has a rich and complex history
spanning thousands of years. Here's a very
brief overview:
Ancient China: China's civilization is one of
the world's oldest, dating back over 5,000
years. Ancient China saw the rise of
dynasties like the Xia, Shang, Zhou, Qin,
Han, and Tang. These dynasties
contributed significantly to Chinese culture,
philosophy, and governance.
Imperial China: The imperial era
began with the Qin Dynasty's
unification of China in 221 BCE. This
period witnessed the rule of various
dynasties, including the Han, Tang,
Song, Yuan (Mongol), Ming, and
Qing. Imperial China made
significant advancements in art,
science, literature, and technology,
but also faced periods of division,
conflict, and foreign invasions.
Modern China: The 19th century
brought significant challenges,
including the Opium Wars, which
weakened China's imperial rule and
led to foreign influence and control.
The Qing Dynasty fell in 1911,
leading to the establishment of the
Republic of China under Sun Yat-
sen. However, the country was
marred by warlordism and internal
strife.
Communist Era: The Chinese
Communist Party, led by Mao Zedong,
emerged victorious in the Chinese
Civil War in 1949, establishing the
People's Republic of China. Mao's rule
saw significant social and economic
reforms, such as the Great Leap
Forward and the Cultural Revolution,
but also resulted in political purges
and economic instability.
Reform and Opening Up: Following
Mao's death in 1976, Deng Xiaoping
initiated economic reforms and an
open-door policy, leading to rapid
economic growth and
modernization. China became a
global economic powerhouse,
although it maintained a one-party
political system.
Contemporary China: China continues
to undergo rapid development,
becoming the world's second-largest
economy. However, it faces challenges
such as environmental degradation,
income inequality, and tensions with
neighboring countries. The Chinese
government under Xi Jinping aims for a
"Chinese Dream" of national
rejuvenation, emphasizing economic
prosperity, technological innovation,
and global influence.