Splendid China (Chinese)

Author: Compiled by China Tourism Press
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Publish Date: 1996-12-01
Features: China, standing tall on the eastern coast of Asia and the western shore of the Pacific Ocean. China, vast in territory, abundant in resources, with a temperate climate and convenient transportation. On its 9.6 million square kilometers of land, 1.2 billion people reside, who are intelligent, wise, hardworking, brave, and self-reliant, contributing to the civilization and progress of humanity alongside people around the world. China is one of the earliest countries in the world to develop civilization. 1.7 million years ago, Yuanmou Man, 700,000 to 800,000 years ago, Lantian Man, and 400,000 to 500,000 years ago, Beijing Man, opened the curtain of human civilization history on this land. China's slave society lasted for 1,600 years, and its feudal society lasted for 2,300 years. During these long years, the Chinese people created brilliant achievements. However, it was not until October 1, 1949, when the People's Republic of China was established that China entered a new historical stage. Since 1978, China has implemented the reform and opening-up policy, adhering to the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics, forming a multi-level, focused opening-up pattern with economic special zones, coastal open cities, coastal economic open areas, and inland regions, stretching from north to south and advancing gradually from east to west. The national economy and social development have opened a new chapter, and the country has undergone profound historical changes.