Beijing
Demographics
Population17.4 million (end of 2007)
Currency
"Renminbi, Yuan", or "RMB"
Paper notes: 1 jiao, 2 jiao, 5 jiao, 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan,10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan and 100 yuan (view pics)
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Language
Standard Chinese or Mandarin (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect),Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan(Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages(see Ethnic groups entry)
Ethnic GroupsHan Chinese (93%), plus 55 ethnic minorities
Beijing municipality has 16 subordinate districts and 2 counties.
Major exportsElectrical machinery and equipment, machinery and mechanicalappliances, textiles, garments, footwear, toys and sporting goods,household electrical appliances, telecommunication equipment,pharmaceuticals, steel products, general metalwares, coal, feedingstuffs
United States, Japan, Germany, South Korea, Netherlands, UK, Singapore, Taiwan, Russia
Iron and steel production; machine-building; production of coal,armaments, textiles and apparel, petroleum, cement, chemicalfertilizers, footwear, toys, autos, consumer electonics andtelecommunication equipment; food processing
BankingList of Banks in Beijing
Banks owned by the central government
Banks owned by local governments
Privately owned banks
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Calendar Of Events In Beijing
November 2009Conexpo Asia
International Exhibition on Construction Industry
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Trade show organizer: AEM - Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Dates: 03 – 06 November 2009
Is China
Integrated Systems China is designed to meet the growing communication needs of the AV trade and industry in China.
Trade show organizer: ICIA (International Communications Industries Association Inc.)
Venue: National Agricultural Exhibition Center
Date: 09 – 11 November 2009
ESBAU 2009
Energy Saving & Ecology Building Construction Exhibition
Organizer: ITE Group Plc
Venue: China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
Date: 17 - 19 November 2009
AD:Tech Beijing 2009
ad:tech is an interactive marketing conference and exhibition thatdelivers an up-close and informative look at the world of digital media
Organizer: Dmg World Media (UK) Ltd.
Venue: Beijing International Conference Center
Date: 17 - 19 November 2009
Water Expo China
Asia's one of biggest ecology industry's shows.
Trade show organizer: Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
Venue: Beijing Exhibition Center
Date: 18– 20 November 2009
Decembr 2009Auto Maintech
China International Trade Fair for Auto Maintenance Technology and Equipment, Automobile Spare Parts and Accessories
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Trade show organizer: CIEC Exhibition (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Venue: China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
Date: 15– 17 December 2009
January 2010China Fur & Leather Products Fair
The world famous fur organizations and companies also came together,such as NAFA, SAGA,
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Trade show organizer: Sunry Advertising and Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Venue: China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
Date: 12 – 15 January 2010
February 2010China Fish
International Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition
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Trade show organizer: Beijing Admire Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Venue:New China International Exhibition Center
Date: 23 – 25 February 2010
March 2010WMF
International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery and Furniture Manufacturing Equipment
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Trade show organizer: Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd.
Date: 10 – 12 March 2010
Venue: China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
CIAACE
China International Auto Accessories Commercial Expo
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Trade show organizer: YASN International Exhibition Co.Ltd.
Venue: National Agricultural Exhibition Center
Date: 12 – 14 March 2010
ISH
The world's leading trade fair Bathroom, Building, Energy, Air-conditioning Technology
Date: 10 – 12 March 2010
Venue: China National Convention Center (CNCC)
Trade show organizer: Messe Frankfurt GmbH
Build + Decor
China International Building decorations and Building Materials Exposition
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Trade show organizer: China B& D Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Venue: New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC)
Date: 15 - 18 March 2010
CIHE & HVAC
China International Heating, Ventilation & Air-conditioning Expo
Trade show organizer: Beijing B & D Tiger Exhibition Co., Ltd.
Venue: China International Exhibition Centre (CIEC)
Date: 15 - 17 March 2010
China Building Decoration Fair
China (Beijing) International Building Decorations Materials Exhibition
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Trade show organizer: China International Exhibition Center Group
Venue: New China International Exhibition Center (NCIEC)
Date: 15 – 18 March 2010
China International Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition - 2010
China International Fishing Tackle Trade Exhibition is commercialfishing event dedicated to the needs of the commercial fisherman.
Organizer:Beijing Admire Exhibition Co., Limited
Venue: New China International Exhibition Center
Date: 23 - 25 Feb 2010
ISPO China
Organizing by Messe Munchen GmbH, the ISPO China is an international show for sports industry.
Organizer:IMAG, Germany
Venue:China International Exhibition Center (CIEC)
Date: 04 - 06 Mar 2010
Alpitec China
Alpitec China, International Tradeshow for Mountain- and WinterTechnologies, is an important meeting point for operators of skiresorts.
Organizer:Fiera Bolzano Spa
Venue:China International Exhibition Center (CIEC)
Date: 04 - 06 Mar 2010
International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Manufacturing Equipment (WMF)
International Exhibition on Woodworking Machinery & Furniture Manufacturing Equipment (WMF 2010)
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Organizer:Adsale Exhibition Services Limited
Venue:New China International Exhibition Center
Date: 08-11 MAR 2010
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CCTV Tower
Ming Tombs
Hutong Tour
Lama Temple
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Hongqiao Pearl Market
Baoguosi Culture Market
Beijing Tianya Hongqiao
Beijing Antique City
Panjiayuan Flea Market
Shopping at The Place
Shopping at Nanluoguxiang
Shopping at Yandaixiejie
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