Beijing

:Peking is also the name of an asteroid, see 2045 Peking.

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{{Audio|Zh-Beijing.ogg|Beijing}} ({{zh-cpw |c=?? |p=B?ij?ng |w=Pei-ching}}; Postal System Pinyin: Peking) is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Beijing is one of the four municipalities of the PRC, equivalent to a province in China's administrative structure. Beijing Municipality borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast.

Related Topics:
Postal System Pinyin - Capital - People's Republic of China - Municipalities - Province - Administrative structure - Hebei Province - Tianjin Municipality

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Beijing is China's second largest city in terms of population, after Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways entering and leaving it in all directions. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the PRC, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.

Related Topics:
Population - Shanghai - Hong Kong

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Beijing is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China.

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