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• Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in northwest China.
• It is the second-largest desert in the world.
• Located in the Tarim Basin, Southern Xinjiang, surrounded by major mountain ranges.
• It lies inside the Tarim Basin, bordered by Kunlun Mountains (S), Pamir Mountains (W), Tian Shan (N), and Gobi Desert (E).
• Known as a “Sea of Death” due to its harsh climate and shifting sand dunes.
• Area: ~337,000 sq km

Last verified on 04-04-2026

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• The first human cases of COVID-19 were reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City, China.
• The disease is caused by a novel coronavirus, later named SARS-CoV-2.
• COVID-19 quickly became a global pandemic affecting health, travel, and economies worldwide.
• Wuhan is a major transport and industrial hub in Hubei Province, China.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

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China Currency is Chinese Yuan.

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• The flag of China is called the Five-starred Red Flag.
• It was adopted on 1 October 1949.
• It is the founding day of the People’s Republic of China.
• The large star represents the Communist Party, and the four smaller stars represent the four social classes united under the party.
• The red color symbolizes revolution and the blood of martyrs.
• Designer: Zeng Liansong

Last verified on 14-03-2026

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• “On China” is a famous book by Henry Kissinger, published in 2011.
• It explores China’s foreign policy, history, and U.S.-China relations.
• Kissinger draws on his experience as U.S. Secretary of State and his role in opening relations with China in the 1970s.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, China is the longest and oldest canal in the world.

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• Length: 1,782 km, connecting northern and southern China.
• Built to link the Yellow River and Yangtze River, facilitating transport and trade.
• Construction started: 5th century BC (original sections)

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Paracel Islands, also called Xisha Islands, are a group of islands in the South China Sea.
• They are strategically important due to shipping routes and natural resources.
• Claimed by China, Vietnam, and Taiwan, leading to territorial disputes.

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• Total islands and reefs: >130
• Main islands: Woody Island, Lincoln Island, Tree Island, Rocky Island, Observation Bank
• Area covered: approximately 15,000 km² of sea
• Distance from Hainan Island (China): ~330 km
• Population: around 1,000 military and administrative personnel

Last verified on 12-03-2026

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• Abbreviation: AIIB (Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank)
• Founded: 16 January 2016
• Founder Nation: China
• Headquarters: Beijing, China
• Region Served: Asia and Oceania
• Members: About 106 member states

Last verified on 10-03-2026

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• Launched: 7th September 2013
• Founder / Initiator: Xi Jinping
• Main Goal: Global connectivity through roads, railways, ports, and energy projects
• Regions Connected: Asia, Europe, Africa, and beyond
• Participating Countries: Over 150 countries

Last verified on 10-03-2026

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• A De jure Nuclear Weapon State is a country legally recognized under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) of 1968 as possessing nuclear weapons.
• Only five countries are officially recognized under this treaty.
• China is one of these recognized nuclear-weapon states.

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Five “De jure” Nuclear Weapon States (NPT recognized)

1. United States – First nuclear test in 1945
2. Russia (Former USSR) – 1949
3. United Kingdom – 1952
4. France – 1960
5. China – 1964

Last verified on 09-03-2026