What Language Do They Speak in 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.
Official language of China Chinese

The official language of China is Chinese. Chinese is also an official language in 2 other countries worldwide.

Languages in China — FAQ

What language do they speak in China?

The official language of China is Chinese.

How many official languages does China have?

China has 1 official language: Chinese.

Is Chinese spoken anywhere else?

Chinese is also an official language in 2 other countries.

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