CHINABy: Chyna MooreCOMM400-F1WW

Professor Bertrand

Flag of China

Map of China

Population China total population as of July 2014 is 1,355,692,576 The growth rate is up at 0.44% 12.17 births out of 1000 population 7.44 deaths out of 1000 population Age groups

0-24- 201,191,169 25-64- 388,767,504 65-over- 130,748,905

Religion

These are the main religion groups in China and the percent of people who practice them Buddhist- 18.2% Christian 5.1% Muslim 1.8% Hindu 1% Jewish 1%

Language Main languages spoken, used and learned

Chinese English

Secondary languages spoken used and learned Tibetan Taiwanese Mongolian

Education China children start at age 2 with formal education Children must attend school for at least nine years By first grade children can read and write at 100 Chinese characters Primary school is free

Higher Education China graduates more then 60% of there high school students More than half enroll in college China has the largest groups for foreign students to attend an American

University IT professionals, lawyers and technical trades are ranked the highest

careers for Chinese graduates to go into.

Women In China The amount of women professionally employed has increased in the

last three decades. There has been an increase in women taking more powerful roles

such in politics, managers, lawyers and even CEO positons. There are still some positions and power that women cannot access. China is still a male centered county. Where a male child is more

favored than a female child.

Food In China, tea is always served with every meal. Chopsticks are still used for eating meals. The typical meal usually consist of white rice, soup or noodles. Noodles represent longevity and a person is expected to eat them for

their birthday. Chinese food is good for a balance diet, it is one of healthiest types of

food to eat.

Dining in China

When dining in China, elders are expected to eat first and you wait for them to say let’s eat before you eat.

Being on phone or any other distractions while eating is considered rude and disrespectful.

The most important person or guest of honor always sits in the middle of the table.

Tipping for you meal is considered illegal in China. You do not leave a tip for your waitress, unless it is explicitly posted.

Holidays National holidays

Chinese new year-between Jan. 31st-Feb 27th-depends on lunar calendar May Day-May 1st Dragon Boat-5th day of lunar month Qingming-Apr.4th National day- Oct.1-7th

Festivals 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. Dragon Boat Festival is in celebration of the holiday. This celebrates

the Chinese dragon symbol and all it represents for China. Qingming Festival is to celebrate the holiday. It is a day to pay

respect to the deceased and celebrate the upcoming spring season. National day it is to celebrate the founding of the People’s Republic Of

China.

China & United States China owns more then half of the United States deficit; due to the

borrowing limit being reached. Trade relations between the two are tense due to the deficit. There is

a distrust between the two. U.S has distrust with China regarding the motives for currency

exchange rates and property rights. 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

Electronic equipment

Medical equipment Vehicles Organic Chemicals Engines and machine

pumps Oil Seed

China imports to U.S

Top three are the same Furniture Toys Footwear Clothing Games

Historical Landmarks The Great Wall of China

Built back in the 5th century BC. Total 8851.8 Km in length Most popular in China

Forbidden City Also known as Imperial Palace Museum Stores over 980 buildings and 9,999 bays Built between 1406-1420 AD

Yangtze River Over 6,300 kilometers long, largest and longest river in China and Asia

Nonverbal Communication In China, it is rude to stare or make direct eye contact especially in

public places China is really big on nonverbal communication. They use that to

really read how a person is feeling When in conversation, listening is seen as polite and do not interrupt. Always keep a straight face, frowning your face is means

disagreement

Gift Giving Customs When giving gifts, food and food baskets are the best gifts to give. Do not give clocks, flowers or handkerchiefs these items are

associated with funerals or death. A person can refuse a gift three times before they can accept it. Always present your gift with both hands.

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