China Quick Facts China's Political System
State Structure China's Judicial System
Who's Who in China's Leadership China's Legislative System
Comprehensive National Strength (2002.12.31)
NO. Country Growth Rate National Power
1 USA 2.6% 8530
2 Japan 1.1% 4947
3 France 2.6% 4280
4 U.K. 2.3% 4096
5 Germany 2.0% 4081
6 Russia 4.9% 2901
7 China 7.7% 2863
8 Canada 3.0% 2175
9 Italy 2.5% 1851
10 Australia 2.4% 1571
11 Brazil 0.4% 1526
12 India 5.2% 1466
13 Spain 2.5% 1462
14 Korea 5.7% 1297
15 Mexico 0.8% 1101


TIME Magazine -- June 27, 2005 Vol. 165 No. 26 form time.com 
A New China Rises
Cover Story:
Small World, Big Stakes
Photo Essay:
China's New Reality
Interactive:
The Woman Who Made Your Jacket
Graphic:
Wal-Mart Nation
This Issue:
Table of Contents
China's New Revolution

Fast Facts
Fast Facts
Weights and Measures
Calendar
Year in Review
Top News Stories
Facts Related to the News
Land and Resources
Land Area
Physical Features
Mountains
Rivers and Lakes
Climate
Land and Mineral Resources
Plants and Animals
China's Geological Parks
History
Prehistoric and Ancient History (1.7 million years ago-476 B.C.)
Qin Dynasty (221-206 B.C.)
Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220)
Tang Dynasty (618-907)
Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties (960-1911)
Modern Period (1840-1919)
New-Democratic Revolution (1919-1949)
People's Republic of China (1949- )
Administrative Divisions and Cities
Administrative Division System
Hong Kong and Macao
Taiwan Province
Major Cities
Population and Ethnic Groups
Population
Family Planning
Fifty-six Ethnic Groups
Regional Ethnic Autonomy
Spoken and Written Languages
Social Customs
Festivals
Religious Belief
Political System and State Structure
The Constitution and Legal System
The National People's Congress
The President of China
State Council / The Premier
Central Military Commission
Supreme People's Court
Supreme People's Procuratorate
Political Parties and Other Organizations
Communist Party of China
Democratic Parties
The Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference
Civic Organizations
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Policy
Major Foreign Affairs Institutions and Organizations
Relations with Major Countries
Relations with Neighboring Countries
Relations with Developing Countries
China and SCO
China and APEC
China and WTO
China and UN
Economy
Overview
Economic System
The 10th Five-Year Plan
Major National Projects
Agriculture
Major Industries
New and High-Tech Industries
Transport
Finance and Insurance
Tourism
Commerce and International Trade
Background
The Development of Western China
Utilizing Foreign Capital
Foreign Trade
Reducing Customs Duties
Overseas Investment
Lifestyle
Income
Consumption
Health and Medical Care
Social Security
Environmental Protection
Overview
Eco-provinces
Environmental Protection Industry
Environmental Quality
Protection of Forests and Control of Desertification
Nature Reserves
Wetland Protection
Marine Protection
Biodiversity
International Cooperation
Education
Overview
Basic Education
Education in Rural Areas
Higher Education
Teachers
Private Education
Education Through the Internet
Special and Vocational Education
Foreign Students Studying in China
Science and Technology
Overview
The Scientific and Technological Research System
Social Sciences
Awards
Top 10 Science and Technology Accomplishments of 2003
National Programs for Science and Technology
International Cooperation in Science and Technology
Culture
The Media
Publishing
Libraries
Museums
Historic Preservation
World Cultural Heritage in China
Literature
Calligraphy and Painting
Folk Art
Peking Opera and Local Operas
Theater
Film
International Cultural Exchange
Sports and Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness
2003-2004 Sports Highlights
The 2008 Olympics Report
Professional Sports and the Sports Industry
Sports Lottery
Appendices
Five-star Hotels at Popular Sites in China
International Conferences Held in China 2003-2004
Useful Information
Some Commonly Used Websites