China, or the People's Republic of China, is a state located in East Asia. China is the fourth largest country in the world by area, covering approximately 9.6 million square kilometers. It borders many states and is washed by the waters of the Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Beijing. With a population of over 1.4 billion people, China is the second most populous country in the world. China's gross domestic product is the second largest in the world by nominal value after the United States, and also ranks first in GDP adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP).
2012
The world's longest high-speed railway was opened, connecting Beijing with Guangzhou
2021
The complete eradication of extreme poverty in the country was announced
2021
The first satellite for solar energy research was successfully launched
2022
The construction of its own multi-module manned orbital station was completed
2023
The total length of high-speed railways reached 45 thousand kilometers
2023
The world's fastest offshore high-speed railway was opened
2023
The country's economy showed a gross domestic product growth of 5.2%
2025
75-80% of the goals of the "Made in China 2025" program for the development of innovative industries were achieved
