CHINA
By: Chyna Moore
COMM400-F1WW
Professor Bertrand
Flag of China
Map of China
Population
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China total population as of July 2014 is 1,355,692,576
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The growth rate is up at 0.44%
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12.17 births out of 1000 population
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7.44 deaths out of 1000 population
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Age groups
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0-24- 201,191,169
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25-64- 388,767,504
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65-over- 130,748,905
Religion
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These are the main religion groups in China and the percent of people who
practice them
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Buddhist- 18.2%
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Christian 5.1%
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Muslim 1.8%
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Hindu 1%
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Jewish 1%
Language
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Main languages spoken, used and learned
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Chinese
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English
Secondary languages spoken used and learned
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Tibetan
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Taiwanese
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Mongolian
Education
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China children start at age 2 with formal education
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Children must attend school for at least nine years
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By first grade children can read and write at 100 Chinese characters
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Primary school is free
Higher Education
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China graduates more then 60% of there high school students
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More than half enroll in college
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China has the largest groups for foreign students to attend an American University
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IT professionals, lawyers and technical trades are ranked the highest careers for
Chinese graduates to go into.
Women In China
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The amount of women professionally employed has increased in the last three
decades.
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There has been an increase in women taking more powerful roles such in
politics, managers, lawyers and even CEO positons.
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There are still some positions and power that women cannot access.
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China is still a male centered county. Where a male child is more favored than
a female child.
Food
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In China, tea is always served with every meal.
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Chopsticks are still used for eating meals.
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The typical meal usually consist of white rice, soup or noodles.
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Noodles represent longevity and a person is expected to eat them for their
birthday.
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Chinese food is good for a balance diet, it is one of healthiest types of food to
eat.
Dining in China
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When dining in China, elders are expected to eat first and you wait for them
to say let’s eat before you eat.
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Being on phone or any other distractions while eating is considered rude and
disrespectful.
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The most important person or guest of honor always sits in the middle of the
table.
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Tipping for you meal is considered illegal in China. You do not leave a tip for
your waitress, unless it is explicitly posted.
Holidays
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National holidays
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Chinese new year-between Jan. 31st-Feb 27th-depends on lunar calendar
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May Day-May 1st
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Dragon Boat-5th day of lunar month
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Qingming-Apr.4th
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National day- Oct.1-7th
Festivals
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Chinese new year is also known as the Spring festival. It the most important
festival of the year. It is to celebrate the new year.
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Dragon Boat Festival is in celebration of the holiday. This celebrates the
Chinese dragon symbol and all it represents for China.
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Qingming Festival is to celebrate the holiday. It is a day to pay respect to the
deceased and celebrate the upcoming spring season.
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National day it is to celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic Of China.
China & United States
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China owns more then half of the United States deficit; due to the borrowing
limit being reached.
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Trade relations between the two are tense due to the deficit. There is a
distrust between the two.
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U.S has distrust with China regarding the motives for currency exchange rates
and property rights.
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Even though there is a distrust, these two will need to make negotiations and
work together towards there relations and investment with each other.
Imports and Exports
U.S imports to China
China imports to U.S
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Electronic equipment
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Top three are the same
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Medical equipment
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Furniture
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Vehicles
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Toys
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Organic Chemicals
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Footwear
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Engines and machine pumps
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Clothing
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Oil Seed
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Games
Historical Landmarks
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The Great Wall of China
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Built back in the 5th century BC.
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Total 8851.8 Km in length
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Most popular in China
Forbidden City
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Also known as Imperial Palace Museum
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Stores over 980 buildings and 9,999 bays
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Built between 1406-1420 AD
Yangtze River
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Over 6,300 kilometers long, largest and longest river in China and Asia
Nonverbal Communication
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In China, it is rude to stare or make direct eye contact especially in public
places
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China is really big on nonverbal communication. They use that to really read
how a person is feeling
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When in conversation, listening is seen as polite and do not interrupt.
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Always keep a straight face, frowning your face is means disagreement
Gift Giving Customs
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When giving gifts, food and food baskets are the best gifts to give.
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Do not give clocks, flowers or handkerchiefs these items are associated with
funerals or death.
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A person can refuse a gift three times before they can accept it.
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Always present your gift with both hands.
References
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