China, otherwise known as the Middle Kingdom or Celestial Empire is widely accepted as being the oldest and longest lasting civilization on earth, which maintains powerful links dating back some 5000 or 6000 years. Much of China’s history has been filled with internal and external conflict, which has dramatically shaped its people and the country. 
Although Dynastic powers collapsed in 1911, which contributed to the country being subjected to brutal economic demands and unequal treaties by foreign powers, the Chinese Culture and tradition has remained strong. The country’s long and captivating history combined with its astonishing natural beauty has made this amazing country a must see destination for all tourists. China Travel has a variety of tours on offer which introduce the beauty and wonder of world’s oldest civilization. In celebration for the coming New Year, China Flights are currently offering a number of special flights from a range of destinations around the globe to Beijing.
Despite being confronted by a number of extreme situations throughout its history, China has been able to progress forward maintaining strong traditional values. The declining domestic situation at the turn of the century saw a division of alliances, as the country declined into civil war; the outbreak of World War Two and the Chinese Civil war was magnified by the invasion of China by Japanese forces in Manchuria and Nanjing.
In 1943 Chiang Kaishek negotiated an agreement with allied powers which ended Western Imperial privileges’ in China forever. This agreement was followed by the 1949 declaration of the ‘Peoples Republic of China’ by Mao Zedong. The subsequent years were filled with military and political tactics which would make the country self-sufficient, with an emphasis being placed on increasing coal, steel and electricity reserves. When Mao Zedong died in 1976 the country was again transformed by Deng Xiaoping who believed economic strength would be achieved by the promotion of agriculture, industry, science and technology and national defense.
In the decades since the introduction of a market based economy, China has substantially grown becoming the world’s fastest growing major economy; today the country holds a powerful international role in the global community.
The country enjoys a far reaching economic and diplomatic influence, which has allowed it to play a vital role in organizations such as: the United Nations (UN), World Trade Organization (WTO), Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, which are newly developed/ developing industrialized countries), The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (G20). China has an immense influence on the global community; the number of institutes specializing in Chinese Language, Art and History are continually growing in demand around the world.
Over the past few years China has undergone a variety of technological, cultural and economic advancements, which illustrate the country’s importance in the global community. The 2008 Olympics in Beijing saw China winning the highest number of gold metals. Other accomplishments include technological advancements; such as the rocket trains from Beijing to Tianjin, or from Beijing to Shanghai, the railway to Tibet, the Bird’s Nest Stadium, and the stratospheric Shanghai World Financial Centre. 
China currently holds the worlds largest foreign exchange Reserves and is considered to be the world’s largest broadband market. The country’s remarkable history ensnares all who visit, while its natural beauty and economic prospects truly make this great country a ‘land of opportunities’. Book now with China Travel to explore the history and the beauty of this amazing country!
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