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CHINA





Map of China
Ni hao

LOCATION:
Eastern Asia, bordering the East China Sea, Korea Bay, Yellow Sea, and South China Sea, between North Korea and Vietnam

CAPITAL CITY:
Beijing

POPULATION:
1,338,612,968 (July 2009 est.)

LANGUAGES:
Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghainese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages

WEBSITE:
www.chinatoday.com

Recipes From China



Chinese food is well known and enjoyed the world over. China’s cuisine is regional, with great variations from one area to another, and it is often classified according to eight major regions, called the “Eight Great Traditions.” Although there are regional differences, balance and harmony of the tastes, textures, shapes, colors, and aromas are common to all of China’s regions.
Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

Chinese dumplings, or Jiaozi, are quite popular during the Chinese New Year. Traditionally, they are served in a bamboo basket and dipped into a mixture of soy sauce and white vinegar. They can also be boiled in a soup or pan-fried.
Find this recipie on Page 277 of Kitchens of the World
Peking Duck

Peking Duck

Peking duck is a famous traditional recipe from Beijing that is cherished for its roasted crispy skin.
Find this recipie on Page 278 of Kitchens of the World