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Passport notice

2010-08-16
A passport is an official travel document issued to citizens of a country by the State.

Internet use

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Many hotels now have a Business Centre which have computers available for the use of guests.

Chinese cuisine

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Chinese cuisine has an ancient and prized tradition, which has become loved all over the world.

56 ethnic groups

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There are 56 ethnic groups in China. The Han ethnic group was recorded at 91.96%.

Chinese names

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The naming traditions of the Chinese are designed to distinguish members of the family through successive generations.

Language

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Mandarin is possibly the most common spoken language in world, with over 1 billion speakers.