The capital of China,in the northeast part of the country. Founded c.700 b.c.,it is a major commercial,industrial,and cultural center. The Inner City contains the Imperial,or Forbidden,City. Population,5,860,000.

• 中国的首都，位于中国的东北部。建于公元前700年，该城市是主要的商业、工业与文化中心。内城中有紫禁城。人口5，860，000。