| English name | Local name (Chinese) | Swedish name |
|---|---|---|
| China | Zhōngguó | Kina |
| Beijing | Běijīng | Peking or Beijing |
| Canton | Guangzhou | Kanton |
| Great Wall of China | Chángchéng | Kinesiska muren |
| Hong Kong | Xianggang | Hong Kong |
| Tiananmen Square | Tiān'ānmén Guǎngchǎng | Himmelska fridens torg |
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Famous quotes containing the word china:
“The awakening of the people of China to the possibilities under free government is the most significant, if not the most momentous, event of our generation.”
—Woodrow Wilson (1856–1924)
“Anyone who tries to keep track of what is happening in China is going to end up by wearing all the skin of his left ear from twirling around on it.”
—Robert Benchley (1889–1945)