China
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FAMOUS CHINESE
CONFUZIUS
He was a Chinese teacher, editor, politician, and philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period of Chinese history. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity.
MAO ZEDONG
He was a Chinese Communist revolutionary, guerrilla warfare strategist, anti-imperialist political philosopher, and leader of the Chinese Revolution. He was the architect and founding father of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from its establishment in 1949, and held authoritarian control over the nation until his death in 1976.
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Official language(s): Chinese (Mandarin)
Capital: Beijing
Population: 1,3 bn
Currency: Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
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