What is the Capital of China?

The flag of China has a red field. In the canton are five yellow five-pointed stars — a large star and four smaller stars arranged in a vertical arc on the fly side of the large star.
Capital of China Beijing

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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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.

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