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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Names_of_ChinaNames of China - Wikipedia

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   The People's Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó) and the Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Mínguó) are the official names of the two governments presently claiming sovereignty over "China". The term "mainland China" is used to refer to areas under the PRC's jurisdiction, either including or excluding Hong Kong and Macau.

2. theculturetrip.com › asia › chinaHow Did China Really Get Its Name? - Culture Trip

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   Dec 21, 2017 · The full given name of China today is ‘Zhonghua Renmin Gong He Guo,’ or People’s Republic of China. The ‘Zhong’ and ‘Guo’ at the beginning and end are the same characters found on the He Zun vessel.

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3. discoverchinaguide.com › where-does-the-word-chinaWhere does the word China come from?

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   China is believed to have derived from the Qin dynasty, which was the first imperial dynasty of China. The name «China» may have originated from the Sanskrit word «Cina,» which was used to describe the Qin state during the Han dynasty. This eventually evolved into the name we know today as «China.»

4. www.touristsecrets.com › destinations › asiaThe Surprising Story Behind China's Name - TouristSecrets

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   Aug 28, 2024 · by Tomi Mciver. Share. China. Have you ever wondered why China is called China? The name has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Many believe it comes from the Qin Dynasty, which ruled from 221 to 206 BCE. The word "Qin" sounds like "Chin," which eventually evolved into China.

5. www.reuters.com › article › worldFact check: The Wuhan Institute of Virology is not owned by ...

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   Dec 17, 2020 · “The Chinese biological laboratory in Wuhan is owned by Glaxo. Who, by chance, owns Pfizer (the one who produces the vaccine.)", the posts read, whilst also linking Pfizer to asset manager ...

6. www.chinatravel.com › guide › name-of-chinaThe Name Of China - Why China is Called - China Travel

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   Apr 8, 2021 · The literal English translation of the name Zhong Guo (China) is “middle kingdom” but through the course of history, the name has taken on many different meanings and has been the source of great conflict.

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   How did China get its name?

   • The origins of the word China can be traced back to ancient times, revealing a fascinating history behind the naming of the nation. China is believed to have derived from the Qin dynasty, which was the first imperial dynasty of China.

   Where does the word China come from?

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   Is China a country?

   • The People's Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó) and the Republic of China (Zhōnghuá Mínguó) are the official names of the two governments presently claiming sovereignty over "China". The term " mainland China " is used to refer to areas under the PRC's jurisdiction, either including or excluding Hong Kong and Macau.

   Names of China - Wikipedia

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   What is the general name of China?

   • They were Shen Zhou, Ci Zhou, Rong Zhou, Zi Zhou, Yi Zhou, Tai Zhou, Ji Zhou, Bo Zhou, and Yang Zhou. Here "Jiu" and "Zhou" refer to nine and prefecture, respectively. Therefore, "Jiu Zhou" became the general name of China. But many other names like Jiu Yu, Jiu You, Jiu Tu, and Jiu Qu, etc. can also be generated in the same way.

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   How did China get its name Zhongguo?

   • How Did China Get its Name-Zhongguo？ The name “Zhongguo” was first used by the ancient Zhou dynasty. The Zhou people believed themselves to be the center of civilization. Later, it came to be the name for the empire founded in the Yellow River Drainage areas and other empires set up by other ethnic groups in the Han Dynasty.

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   What does China mean?

   • In some contexts, particularly in economics, trade, and sports, "China" is often used to refer to mainland China to the exclusion of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.

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   What is the abbreviation for China?

   • They all retained their original names. It was not until after the revolution of 1911 that " Zhongguo" was officially used as the abbreviation for the Republic of China. Later, in 1949, it was officially used as the abbreviation of the People's Republic of China. Of course, is still the only "Zhongguo" (China) in the world.

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8. en.chinaculture.org › library › 2008-02Why China is Called China - China Daily

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   5 days ago · China is the appellation of our country given by foreigners. The porcelain china is the transliteration of the place name Changnan, which was the old name for the porcelain town of today's Jingdezhen (Jingde Town).