Beijing: Quick Facts

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Nov. 12, 2026

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Map of eastern Asia highlighting China and its neighboring countries, with an arrow pointing to Beijing Municipality in northeastern China. The map includes international boundaries, disputed borders, and lines of control, and shows major surrounding countries such as Russia, Mongolia, India, Japan, North Korea, and South Korea. An inset at the bottom left shows the location of China within Asia.

A large group of people practice tai chi chuan in coordinated stances outdoors on a paved area in Beijing, China.

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Mao Zedong Memorial Hall with a red roof and white columns stands in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, flanked by large stone statues and guarded by soldiers.

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