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Interesting Facts About China
Despite its size, all of China is in one time zone
China is the world’s most populous country, with 1.3
billion officially (up to 1.5 billion by some estimates).
Nearly one out of every five humans on earth lives in
China.
China has 21 cities with population over 5
million (compared to 2 in the US). Has more
than 150 cities with over 1 million people
(compared to 9 in the US).
Over 40% of China’s office workers work 10+
hours of overtime a week. And 7% of the entire
population works 60+ hours/week.
China’s “one child” policy has contributed to
female infanticide and has created a
significant gender imbalance.
The Chinese invented paper, the compass,
gunpowder, and printing.
Toilet paper was invented in China in the late 1300s.
It was for emperors only.
China has the highest number mobile phones
in the world: almost 800 million active phones
and rising rapidly
There has never been any doubt surrounding the
government’s ability to censor and control the internet.
With regular blocking of Google, continued blocking of
Western SNS sites such as Facebook, Twitter and even
Chinese SNS websites such as Fanfou.com.cn, the
government have control of social media.