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Introducing China

China’s Place in the World

When some people look at China on a map, they see a rooster, with the head to the northeast (upper right), and the vast areas of the southwest as the rooster’s wings, body, and tail. To the southeast, the rooster’s breast is the heart of China. Different climates around China result in big differences in how people live, what they eat and their daily activities.

Nihao! 你好!

That means Hello! My name is Meiling. You can say “May-ling.” My cousin Liming (“Lee Ming”) and I will travel with you in China, our country. We live in an amazing culture, where the people share centuries-old traditions and beliefs.

China is modernizing very fast, with new technology and fast-growing cities. It is a complicated blend of old and new ways. Let us explore China together! We hope you fall in love with it!