China is the most populous country in the world. The economy of the Celestial Empire ranks second in importance in the world. Nevertheless, the life of ordinary Chinese does not arouse much envy, both among the inhabitants of the "golden million" and among our compatriots.
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A country of contrasts.
What does China look like in the eyes of an ordinary tourist? Undoubtedly, it is a densely populated country with an interesting history and a very complex language. What else can you say unequivocally about China? Is this country rich or poor? Are the ideals of communism or ancient philosophical teachings reigning here? After all, this country is mono-national or multinational. A large number of peoples live in China - actually the Chinese, Uighurs, Tibetans, Mongols, Kazakhs and many others. Since the representatives of all these peoples belong to the Mongoloid race, outwardly the inhabitants look about the same. But the differences are enormous at times. The Tibetans are Buddhists, the Uighurs are Muslims, the Han people (actually the Chinese) also profess different religions. When it comes to wealth and poverty, China is undoubtedly a strong economy, but the average income of Chinese people is very modest. Although life seems fabulous in such metropolitan areas as Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, in remote provincial villages the inhabitants drag out a miserable existence.
Step 2
Variety of cuisine.
Cockroaches, beetles, worms by no means form the basis of the Chinese diet. In general, the concept of "Chinese cuisine" is rather imprecise. There are four distinct regional cuisines in the country. And, only in southern China do locusts, cockroaches and other creeping creatures really love. In other parts of the country, residents are unlikely to be delighted with such exoticism. The usual Chinese food is not so different from the food of other peoples - meat, eggs, vegetables. Perhaps, except for rice, which makes up a significant part of the diet of Chinese people. The Chinese eat noisily, do not hesitate to litter and make obscene sounds while eating.
Step 3
Chinese family.
It is problematic to have more than one child in China. This is due to local laws. Therefore, large families are a rarity for modern China. Due to the ability to find out the sex of the child before delivery, a large number of abortions are performed. Not all Chinese families want an only daughter. They prefer boys for pragmatic reasons. And it is easier for men to take care of old parents and pray for deceased ancestors, only representatives of the stronger sex have the right. If a girl is born, who will pray for the welfare of the departed ancestors in the afterlife? Such strange superstitions carry considerable weight in China today.
