China,[i] officially the People’s Republic of China (PRC),[j] is a country in East Asia. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion, it is the second-most populous country after India, representing 17.4% of the world population. China spans the equivalent of five time zones and borders fourteen countries by land[k] across an area of nearly 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by total land area.[l] The country is divided into 33 province-level divisions: 22 provinces,[m] five autonomous regions, four municipalities, and two semi-autonomous special administrative regions. Beijing is the country’s capital, while Shanghai is its most populous city by urban area and largest financial center.
Confucius
Yes, according to most historical accounts, Confucius (551 BCE – 479 BCE) is widely considered the most famous person in Chinese history, known for his profound philosophical teachings on ethics, social order, and good governance which heavily influenced Chinese culture and society for centuries. Much of the shared cultural heritage of the Sinosphere originates in the philosophy and teachings of Confucius.[1] His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler’s responsibilities to lead by virtue.[2]
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