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| * The ''']''' (''Zhonghua minzu''), a supra-ethnic concept which includes the Han Chinese and other established ethnic groups who have lived within the borders of China since at least the ]. This definition stems from a ''nationality'' perspective, and includes most ]. | * The ''']''' (''Zhonghua minzu''), a supra-ethnic concept which includes the Han Chinese and other established ethnic groups who have lived within the borders of China since at least the ]. This definition stems from a ''nationality'' perspective, and includes most ]. | ||
| * ] (a list is available) | * ] (a list is available) | ||
| * A person of ''']''' ancestry is often simply referred to as '''Chinese''' or '''ethnic Chinese''' in Western countries. This includes most ]. This definition stems from a ''genealogical'' perspective. Note that some overseas Chinese may not necessarily identify with either the PRC or the ROC. | * A person of ''']''' or other ] ancestry is often simply referred to as '''Chinese''' or '''ethnic Chinese''' in Western countries. This includes most ]. This definition stems from a ''genealogical'' perspective. Note that some overseas Chinese may not necessarily identify with either the PRC or the ROC. | ||
| * The song ] (lit. ''The Chinese People'') by ] | * The song ] (lit. ''The Chinese People'') by ] | ||
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The term Chinese people may refer to any of the following:
- A person who resides in and holds citizenship of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau) or the Republic of China (Taiwan). This definition stems from a legal perspective.
- The Chinese nation (Zhonghua minzu), a supra-ethnic concept which includes the Han Chinese and other established ethnic groups who have lived within the borders of China since at least the Qing Dynasty. This definition stems from a nationality perspective, and includes most overseas Chinese.
- Ethnic groups of the Chinese people (a list is available)
- A person of Han Chinese or other Chinese ethnic minorities ancestry is often simply referred to as Chinese or ethnic Chinese in Western countries. This includes most overseas Chinese. This definition stems from a genealogical perspective. Note that some overseas Chinese may not necessarily identify with either the PRC or the ROC.
- The song Zhongguo Ren (song) (lit. The Chinese People) by Andy Lau
Many factors must be considered when deciding whether a person is Chinese. Apart from nationality (legal) reasons, place of residence (geographical factors), race (biological reasons), and ancestry (historical and genealogical factors), recognition as a Chinese and identifying with Chinese by that person and other people (mainly with those who share a close or intimate relationship with that person) is also very important.
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