These resources provide general information about China:

CIA World Factbook provides online country profiles that are updated every two weeks. Each profile includes basic information about a country's population, geography, government, economy, and transportation. Find information about China in the online profile.

EIU Country Reports are published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, and are updated monthly. The EIU Country Report China focuses mainly on economic and political information. Because this searchable database is a subscription service, access is limited to UNC-Chapel Hill students, faculty, and staff.

The Library of Congress Portals to the World contains lists of links to information about countries' education, politics, recreation, culture, etc., prepared by Library of Congress subject-area experts. The China Portal is useful for in-depth country research.

The U.S. Department of State maintains current information (called "Background Notes") on every country in which the U.S. has an embassy. Background Note: China contains information about China's security, demographics, politics, and history. Travel information is also included.

 

The BBC News Portal features a comprehensive profile of China, including history and the chronology of key events, finances, political leadership, and major media. You can also search for more specific regional profiles of several key territories within China.