China has long been recognized as a superpower, which has enormous economic and political potential. More than 1.5 billion people live in the country, which makes it the first in the world.
Considering the economy, it must be said that in 2010 China overtook Japan and took second place in nominal GDP. And in 2014, the state advanced to the position of leader, thereby overtaking the American power. China has long been recognized as the largest exporter. This sphere brings considerable funds to the state budget. Many political scientists say that if other countries stop buying Chinese goods, the country's economy will fail.
General information about Beijing
The capital of China is Beijing. Being a city of central subordination, it is divided into administrative units. There are more than 300 of them. Today, Beijing is recognized as the center of China in the political, educational and cultural spheres. But it should be noted that the title of "economic heart" was awarded to Shanghai and Hong Kong. At the moment, the capital is developing more in entrepreneurial activity, is the main air hub, as well as a major auto and railway center.
Beijing is third in terms of population . As of 2015, more than 21.5 million people live here. The area of Beijing is just over 16,000 square meters. km
Territorial division
The capital of China is divided into districts. Moreover, it should be noted that traditional borders do not coincide with official ones. Many district names end with "men." This indicates that in this territory there was previously a fortress wall.
In addition to the districts, Beijing includes small towns and cities. For example, Miyun and Yizhuang. 16 counties that make up the city are divided into 273 units of the third level.
Architecture
The capital of China has three architectural styles on its streets. The sights of this city look simply amazing. An example is the traditional architecture that was built during the time of imperial China, the Tiananmen Gate. They, in fact, are considered the main symbol of the state. The Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City are also the main places where tourists want to go.
The second architectural style appeared in the 50-70s of the last century. It should be noted that it has little similarities with the Soviet buildings. The third style is modern. Most of these buildings are located in the central part of the city.
The 798 Arts Zone is a place with many attractions. Also, it should be noted that here you can see a mixture of all architectural styles. It looks quite attractive and very elegant.
City Economy
Unfortunately, the capital of China is not well-known by the developed economy. The economy of the city is based on real estate and the automotive sector.
In the central business district of Beijing is a huge number of VIP-housing, headquarters and shopping centers. The “financial heart” of the city can be called a street, which is located in the districts of Fuchenmen and Fuxinmen. “Silicon Valley of China” became famous as the main shopping center, here the computer and electronic sectors, pharmaceuticals are widely developing. The industrial zone is called Shijinshan, which is located on the outskirts of Beijing. Agriculture is based on the cultivation of corn and wheat.
The capital of China has long been in demand as a place for successful business. Thanks to Chinese and foreign corporations, which are headquartered in Beijing, it is starting to grow faster. Despite the fact that the economic center of the state is Shanghai, the capital is still called entrepreneurial. This is due to the fact that in the first there are many small firms and companies, and in Beijing large ones dominate.
Due to the fact that the capital is trying to develop fairly quickly in the economic sphere, the living conditions in it have deteriorated significantly. The first evidence is smog, which has attacked Beijing in recent years. Residents often complain about high prices and poor water quality. In order to solve this problem, the authorities ordered entrepreneurs to make production in factories cleaner, and those who cannot do this should move to another city.
Population
An interesting question that can be considered when talking about such an important center as the capital of China - the population. More than 21 million people live here, some of them live without registration, but only with temporary permission. Moreover, there are about 10 million migrants in the city who came to earn money. They are the most vulnerable layer of the population, used as cheap labor.
95% of the residents are Han Chinese (they are also called Native Chinese). The remaining 5% of the population are Manchus, Dungans, Mongols, etc. The capital of China has become home to many foreign entrepreneurs and students. As a rule, visitors settle in the northern, eastern and northeastern areas of the city. If we talk about the diasporas that live here, then the largest is South Korean.