China is a united multi-ethnic nation of 56 ethnic groups. As the majority (91.6 percent) of the population is of the Han ethnic group, China's other 55 ethnic groups are customarily referred to ...

There are 56 ethnic groups in China. The Han ethnic group was recorded at 91.96% in 1990 during the fourth national census. The other 8.04% is comprised of 55 other groups, including the Achang ...

An essay on some of China's 56 ethnic minority groups. This essay provides a backdrop for understanding that China, like many places in the world, faces challenges about how to reconcile national ...

"Mandarin has become the de-facto lingua franca for all Chinese regardless of their ethnic groups," Wu said. The central government set Mandarin as China 's standard speaking common speech in 1956 ...

Xinjiang's unique blend of cultures and religions has made it an icon of China's diversity. Xinjiang has been a multiethnic region since ancient times. Members of 56 ethnic groups now live in ...

Inhabiting Yunnan, the Blang people have created abundant oral literature, taking the form of legend, tale, poem, aphorism, puzzle, and so on. The most popular sport of the brave Blang men is ...

Under the leadership of the CPC, all 56 ethnic groups have shaken off absolute poverty and now enjoy a moderately prosperous society in all respects. In Northwest China's Xinjiang, people have ...

According to the Hainan International Communication Network (HICN), athletes representing 56 ethnic groups living in China are competing in 18 sports and participating in demonstrations in three ...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10 (Xinhua) -- An exhibition on clothing culture of the 56 Chinese ethnic groups opened Saturday at the San Francisco ... a short fashion show to demonstrate the traditions of ...

China’s ethnic minorities have often chafed under Beijing’s rule. Article 4 of the constitution of the People’s Republic theoretically guarantees equality for all its 56 ethnic groups ...

Classes will begin in third grade and teach youngsters that China's 56 ethnic groups make up "one big family," according to the guidelines seen Tuesday on the Ministry of Education Web site.