Life in the People's Republic of China In the technical terminology of political science the PRC was a communist state for much of the 20th century, and is still considered a communist state by many, though not all political scientists. ...
Continuing to occupy more than half of China's population, Rural life in the People's Republic of China has a varied range in terms of standard of living and living style. In southern areas, rural areas have seen increased development and are, in some areas, beginning to catch up statistically to urban economies. In northern and western areas, rural life is continue to be seen as low-standard and primitive. Basic needs such as running water and accessible transportation are still very much a problem in these areas. Jump to: navigation, search Home to one of the worlds oldest and most complex civilizations, China boasts a history rich in over 5,000 years of artistic, philosophical, and political advancement. ... State power within the Peoples Republic of China (PRC) is divided among three bodies: the Party, the State, and the Army. ... Jump to: navigation, search 13th-century BC spouted ritual wine vessel (Guang). ... The traditional Chinese holidays have been part of Chinese tradition for thousands of years; they are an essential part of Chinese Culture. ... // Telephone Telephones - main lines in use: 263 million (2003 est. ... Since the founding of the Peoples Republic of China, the goal of health programs has been to provide care to every member of the population and to make maximum use of limited health-care personnel, equipment, and financial resources. ... Jump to: navigation, search The situation of human rights in the Peoples Republic of China has been criticized by various sources, including other nations - particularly Western democracies - as well as international organizations, as being poor in many respects. ... A water tap In most developed nations water is piped to homes, and is available on tap. ...
Taiwan's political status is controversial; it is administered by the Republic of China, which is currently based in Taipei and is the PRC's predecessor government.
The term Mainland China is sometimes used to denote the part of China under PRC's rule (usually excluding the two Special Administrative Regions, Hong Kong and Macau), and the country is sometimes also referred to as "Red China," especially by its political opponents and critics.
The PRC, despite possession of advanced nuclear weapons and delivery systems, is widely seen both inside of China and on the outside as have only limited ability to project military power beyond its borders and is not generally considered to be superpower although it is widely seen as a major regional power.