China is one of the world's four major ancient civilizations. Located in the eastern part of Asia and the west bank of the Pacific Ocean, it covers an area of 9.6 million square kilometers. China has a population of about 1.3 billion, the largest in the world, made up by 66 nationalities. China boasts a long history, vast territory, magnificent scenery, rich natural resources and splendid culture. The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. With more than half a century's development, China has made great achievements in politics, economy, science and technology, culture, education and many other fields, attracting the attention from the world.