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			The '''demographics of China''' may include or exclude, depending on context or point of view:
	] consists of the ] (which includes ], ] and ]) and from the point of view of the PRC, may include the ] (Taiwan). However, it should be noted that Taiwanese generally do not consider themselves a part of China, although many consider themselves Chinese. The population of Mainland China, at over 1.3 billion, greatly exceeds that of the remainder of China.

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	===Mainland China===
	''Main article: ]''

	The population of Mainland China is 1,261,832,482 (July 2000 estimate). But it has exceeded 1.3 billion at the end of 2003. The PRC is very concerned about its population growth and has attempted with mixed results to implement a strict family planning policy. The government's goal is ], with exceptions in rural areas and for ethnic minorities. Official government policy opposes forced abortion or sterilization, but allegations of coercion continue as local officials strive to meet population targets. The government's goal is to stabilize the population early in the 21st century, although some current projections estimate a population of anywhere ranging from 1.4 billion to 1.6 billion by ].

	Religion plays a significant part in the life of many Chinese. ] is most widely practiced, with an estimated 100 million adherents. Traditional ] also is practiced. Official figures indicate there are 18 million Muslims, 4 million Catholics, and 10 million Protestants; unofficial estimates are much higher.

	Languages spoken include 'Standard Chinese' or ] (Putonghua, based on the Beijing dialect), Yue (]), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, ] dialects, and minority languages.

	It is well known that the social-economic gap in China between rich and poor, well-off and poorly-off, the haves and have-nots is among the largest in the world, and still growing. This disparity has created multiple de facto classes, perhaps a very wealth class, a growing middle class, and an immense class, in certain ways similar to untouchables who receive very little in the way of government aid or education, and are eligible only for the jobs which are worst remunerating, least respected and least secure (economically and physically). A large portion of the poorer classes exist as a "floating population" of migrant workers in cities, who are often not tolerated politically and looked down upon socio-culturally.

	===Hong Kong===
	''Main article: ]''

	Hong Kong's population increased steadily during the 1990s, reaching about 7.1 million by 2000. Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with an overall density of some 6,300 people per square kilometre. The population density with respect to built-up area would be even much more higher, since only a small proportion of land are developed. Despite the population density, Hong Kong was reported to be one of the greenest cities in ]. The majority of people live on flats in high-rise buildings. The rest of the open spaces are often covered with parks, woods and shrubs. The vertical placement of the population explains why "densely populated, green city" is not an oxymoronic phrase.

	===Macau===
	''Main article: ]''

	Macau's population is 95% Chinese, primarily ] and some Hakka, both from nearby ]. The remainder are of ] or mixed Chinese-Portuguese ancestry. The official languages are ] and Mandarin, though the residents commonly speak Cantonese. English is spoken in tourist areas. Macau has only one university (]); most of its 7,700 students are from Hong Kong.

	==Republic of China/Taiwan==
	''Main article: ]''

	The Republic of China has a population of 22.2 million. More than 18 million, the "native" Taiwanese are descendants of Chinese who migrated from ] and Guangdong Provinces on Mainland China, primarily in the ] and ] centuries. The "]", who arrived on Taiwan after ], came from all parts of Mainland China. About 370,000 ]s inhabit the mountainous central and eastern parts of the island and are believed to be of ] origin.

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