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'''The People's Republic of China''', commonly known as China for short, is the world's largest country by population, and despite a slow in growth, still the fastest growing in terms of population. It is an area that has traditions dating back thousands of years, being one of the earliest civilizations in history. In just 40 years, the country has dramatically changed itself from a poor and declining nation to a world power, and to the top of the world's economies. The nation is under control from the [[Chinese Communist Party]], which encompasses mainland China, albeit with many border disputes. The PRC claims [[Taiwan]], or the [[Republic of China]] (i.e., the island of [[Formosa]]) as a PRC province, although the [[Republic of China]] maintains its sovereignty.
'''The People's Republic of China''', commonly known as China for short, is the world's largest country by population, and despite a slow in growth, still the fastest growing in terms of population. It is an area that has traditions dating back thousands of years, being one of the earliest civilizations in history. In just 40 years, the country has dramatically changed itself from a poor and declining nation to a world power, and to the top of the world's economies. The nation is under control from the [[Chinese Communist Party]], which encompasses mainland China, albeit with many border disputes. The PRC claims [[Taiwan]], the [[Republic of China]], as its own province, but the ROC maintains its sovereignty.
The PRC claims [[Taiwan]], the [[Republic of China]], as its own province, but the ROC maintains its sovereignty.
[[Hong Kong]] was transferred back to Chinese control by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1997, and [[Macau]] was handed over by [[Portugal]] in 1999. Both territories are now [[Special Administrative Region]]s and have autonomy over local affairs. Since the 1950s China has increasing asserted brutal control over [[Tibet]].
[[Hong Kong]] was transferred back to Chinese control by the [[United Kingdom]] in 1997, and [[Macau]] was handed over by [[Portugal]] in 1999. Both territories are now [[Special Administrative Region]]s and have autonomy over local affairs. Since the 1950s China has increasing asserted brutal control over [[Tibet]].