| SECTION 1: COUNTRY OVERVIEW & GEOGRAPHIC PROFILE | |
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| 1.1 Basic Country Information | |
| Country Name | People’s Republic of China |
| Capital City | Beijing |
| BRICS Status | Founding Member – Original BRIC (2006 dialogue; first summit 2009) |
| Total Population | ~1,408.28 million (end of 2024, NBS |
