Area actually controlled by the People's Republic of China shown in dark red; area claimed but disputed shown in light red.
The People's Republic of China (PRC) is a state in East Asia governed by the Communist Party of China. It was founded on 21 September 1949. It currently has more than 1.4 billion people (as of 2017), which is more than any other country in the world. It covers an area of 9.6 million square kilometers.
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