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China tested a wireless rail convoy system on the Baoshen Railway, linking seven freight trains with a combined capacity of 35,000 tonnes.

This technology, developed by China Shenhua Energy, could boost railway freight capacity by over 50% without new rail lines.

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• China is the largest wheat producer in the world.
• USA is among the largest wheat exporters globally due to strong agricultural infrastructure.

Additional information:

1. China: ~135–140 million metric tons
2. India: ~110–117 million metric tons
3. Russia: ~80–90 million metric tons
4. United States: ~45–55 million metric tons
5. European Union: ~130–142 million metric tons (combined)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Country: China
• Founded: 2000
• Headquarters: Beijing
• Industry: Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals
• Ownership: State-owned enterprise

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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• Major construction period: 246–210 BC
• Qin Dynasty ruler: Qin Shi Huang
• Purpose: Defense against invasions (especially Mongols)
• Total length (modern estimate): ~21,000 km
• Construction phases: 7th century BC to 16th century AD (multiple dynasties)

Last verified on 21-04-2026

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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.

Additional information:

• 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