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China’s appeal lies in the stark contrast of its imperial history and its recent development into one of the major contenders in global business. Rich in diversity, China carries a sense of calm and wisdom while being on the cutting edge of change.
Why Study Abroad in China?
China is the fastest growing economy in the world today and will undoubtedly influence the way we think of business in the future. In addition to being on the forefront of business, China also impresses with its long history of religion and culture that, to many of us, is quintessentially Asian. With CEA, you can get started on setting yourself up for future opportunities. Take courses in Mandarin Chinese and add to your understanding of business by taking a business elective course offered in English. Don't worry if you have no previous language experience, we offer courses at all levels designed to help you acquire your Chinese language skills while you study in China. Observe social and economic change as it unfolds and earn credit toward your degree, all while enjoying China’s culture, food, and hospitable people in the bustling metropolis, Shanghai. With CEA, your study in China is more than just a program; it is the experience of a lifetime.
China Fast Facts
- Country name: People’s Republic of China
- Area: 3,705,822 sq. miles OR 9,600,000 sq km – third largest country in the world
- Population: 1.24 billion
- Capital city: Beijing
- People: 93% Han, 7% Other(including Zhuang, Hui, Uygur, Yi, Miao, Manchu, Tibetan, Mongol, Tujia, Bouyei, Korean, Dong, Yao, Bai, Hani, Kazakh, Dai, and Li minorities)
- Language: Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, and Hakka dialects, as well as minority languages
- Religion: Buddhism, Taoism, Islam and Christianity
- Major industries: Toys, airplanes & aeronautics, automobiles, computers & telecommunication equipment, textiles, paper-making, daily-use mechanical devices, foodstuffs
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- The most widely spoken language in the world is Mandarin Chinese. There
are 885,000,000 people in China that speak it.
- The Chinese language does not require punctuation.
- China has close to 25% of the world's population.
- China was the first country to use paper money.
- China has only about 200 different family names.
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