History of China

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Changed: 1c1,3

China is an English word which most Chinese people don't know where it comes from.

China is a 4,000-year-old civilization in South East Asia. See Chinese history. The origins of the English word "China" are unclear.

Added: 7a10

Changed: 10c13

China is known by native people as Zhong1 Guo2 (中國) or Zhong1 Hua2 (中華), or Hua2 Xia4 (華夏 in ancient Chinese literature where Xia refers to the Xia dynasty in 2205-1766 BC).

China is known by native people as Zhong1 Guo2 (中國) or Zhong1 Hua2 (中華), and in ancient Chinese literature Hua2 Xia4 (華夏) where Xia refers to the Xia dynasty in 2205-1766 BC.

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China is a 4,000-year-old civilization. See Chinese history.