China (disambiguation)

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China may refer to:

[edit] Eastern Asia

See also: Names of China
  • China is a large cultural region, geographical area, and civilization in East Asia.
  • People's Republic of China (PRC), a state founded in 1949 and currently governing Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau; often simply called China
  • Republic of China (ROC), a state founded in mainland China in 1912 and relocated in 1949, currently governing Taiwan, Pescadores, Quemoy, Matsu, Pratas, and some nearby islands; the contemporary state often simply called Taiwan, or known by its international designation Chinese Taipei
  • Mainland China, a term that refers to the geographical area of China excluding the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, and the island of Taiwan and nearby islands governed by the ROC

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[edit] Other place names

United States

[edit] People

  • China Chow, a British actress
  • China Miéville, a British novelist
  • Chyna (aka Chyna Doll), a pseudonym for Joanie Laurer (born 1969), an American actress and former professional wrestler
  • Chynna Phillips, American singer and actress, member of Wilson Phillips, daughter of The Mamas & the Papas' band members John and Michelle Phillips

[edit] In music

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