FIND PEOPLE AND PLACES. CHINA

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Kids from China

• Continent: East Asia
• Climate: Varies dramatically, from cold and dry in the north to steamy in the south
School:
• Most schools in China run from about 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a two-hour break for lunch. Uniforms are typically required.
• Besides subjects such as language and math, schools teach moral education-values and attitudes that are believed to be important for all citizens.
Play:
• Tiaoqi (Chinese checkers) and Xiangqi (Chinese chess) are favorite board games.
• Soccer and basketball are popular, as is ping-pong, which requires little playing space in this crowded nation.