60+ Interesting Facts About China

China is the world’s most populous country , the 3 rd largest country by area, the 2 nd largest country by land area, and the largest country wholly inside Asia . The process of making silk cloth started in China around 2696 BC. The Chinese managed to keep this invention secret from the outside world till 550 AD. ( Source ) The world’s two fastest trains are in China. The maximum speed for Shanghai Maglev is 267 mph (431 km/hr), while Fuxing Hao can run at 249 mph. ( Source ) Chinese celebrate their New Year for 15 days. There are exclusive traditions to celebrate each day of the Chinese New Year. ( Source ) China has the highest number of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the world. China shares the 1 st position with Italy as both countries have 55 places each. The Chinese communist government opposes all religions. It is a crucial factor behind the high percentage of atheists in the country. China is the most atheist country as more than 40% of Chinese are “convinced at