What is the Capital of China?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of China is Beijing. China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 1,408,280,000. The official currency is the Chinese yuan and the primary language spoken is Chinese.
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Beijing at a glance
| Capital city | Beijing |
|---|---|
| Country | China (People's Republic of China) |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Largest city | Shanghai |
| Country population | 1,408,280,000 (2nd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+08:00 |
| Currency | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Calling code | +86 |
| Emergency number | 110 (police) / 120 (ambulance) / 119 (fire) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering China
- Kabul, capital of Afghanistan
- Thimphu, capital of Bhutan
- Naypyidaw, capital of Myanmar
- New Delhi, capital of India
- Astana, capital of Kazakhstan
- Kathmandu, capital of Nepal
- Pyongyang, capital of North Korea
- Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan
- Vientiane, capital of Laos
- Ulan Bator, capital of Mongolia
- Islamabad, capital of Pakistan
- Moscow, capital of Russia
- Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan
- Hanoi, capital of Vietnam
China in context
- China covers 9,706,961 km², making it the 3rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 145 people per km² ranks 63rd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 14 countries: Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, India, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Mongolia, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Vietnam.
- With 1,408,280,000 people, China holds about 86.1% of the population of Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 30.5% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- China is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of China — FAQ
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
Is Beijing the largest city in China?
No — while Beijing is the capital, the largest city in China is Shanghai.
What country is Beijing in?
Beijing is the capital city of China.
What continent is Beijing in?
Beijing, the capital of China, is located in Asia.
Is Beijing the capital of China?
Yes — Beijing is the capital of China (official name: People's Republic of China).
Beijing is the capital of which country?
Beijing is the capital of China, in Eastern Asia.
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