With its rapidly growing economy and the world’s largest population, China is increasingly important on the international stage. Providing a wealth of information on every aspect of China in an easy-to-use, accessible format, this up-to-date, in-depth reference tool presents substantive essays grouped in sections covering:



Geography & Climate
People & Languages
Systems of Thought & Belief
Health & Medicine
Arts, Entertainment & Sports
Literature
Science & Technology
Economy & Trade
Institutions Governing Chinese Society