China

-95.8617° N, 104.1954° E

- “People's Republic of China"

-1,409,670,000 population(2023)

- “World's 2nd most populous country”

- has 5 time zones and borders 14 countries by land

- nearly has 9.6 million square kilometers of land

- “3rd largest country by total land area”

- Beijing is the national capital

- Shanghai is the most populous city and largest financial center

- Potunghua(Standard Chinese) is the “de facto” language

- 33.4% of Buddhism

- Government: One-party Socialist Republic

1. The Great Wall — Top Landmark of China

2. Beijing — The Ultimate Destination for First-Time Explorers

3. Xi'an — Embrace the Essence of Culture in a City Steeped in History

4. The Silk Road — Embark on an Unconventional Journey Through History

5. Chengdu — A Captivating Haven for Panda Enthusiasts

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The history of English in China dates back to the early contact between Chinese and English traders. The
first missionary schools to teach English were established in Macau in the 1630s. During the period
between 1911 and 1949, English became popular and was taught in missionary schools and Christian
colleges.
Between 1911 and 1949, English became popular in China, and it was taught in various educational
institutions, including missionary schools and thirteen Christian colleges. English was considered one of
the main subjects in secondary schools during this period.

The history of English in China was also shaped by the efforts of Western countries to expand their
cultural influence. English was seen as a means to access Western knowledge and technology, and it
gained prominence in educational institutions.

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English has spread in China through various channels and factors. English is taught as a compulsory
subject in schools across China. It is part of the curriculum from primary school to university. English
language classes are aimed at developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. China has seen a
significant increase in international exchanges and study abroad programs. Many Chinese students
choose to study in English-speaking countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and
Australia. This exposure to English-speaking environments helps them improve their English language
proficiency and brings back their knowledge to China. English language training centers have become
popular in China. These centers provide additional English language learning opportunities outside of
the regular school curriculum. They offer courses to individuals of all ages, including young children,
teenagers, and adults. These centers often use immersive teaching methods and employ native English-
speaking teachers. Lastly, with China's growing role in the global economy, English has become essential
for business and communication purposes. Many Chinese companies have international partnerships
and trade with English-speaking countries. This has led to a greater emphasis on English language skills
in the business world.

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Chinglish English is not widely spoken in China and most train, road and shop signs are written only in
Chinese characters. In large major cities in China, there may be English translations for Chinese
characters on signboards, but not usually in smaller cities and in small towns and villages.

As an international language, English has greatly eased the problem of communication across different
cultures and has had an enormous impact on the Chinese in their socio-economic development and
their way of life in general as it is influenced by the industri- alised countries.