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Beijing Destination GuideBeijing Overview:
Beijing is recognised as the political, educational, and cultural centre of the PRC, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.
Citizens of Beijing as well as tourists frequently complain about the quality of the water supply and the cost of the basic services such as electricity and natural gas. The major industrial areas outside of Beijing were ordered to clean their operations or leave the Beijing area in an effort to alleviate the smog that covers the city. Most factories, unable to update, have moved and relocated to other cities such as Xi'an, China. Trivia: A historical and lyrical English term for China is "Cathay." Cathay is derived from the name of the Khitans in northern China, founders of the Liao Dynasty. The Chinese were referred to as "Cathayans" in English texts before the 16th century and the term Cathay was still commonly used to refer to China, particularly northern China, until the mid-19th century. Today, Russians and many Central Asian states still call China as "Kitay" or variations of this name. There is an airline called Cathay Pacific although many people do not know it refers to China.
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Beijing is China's second largest city in terms of population, after Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways entering and leaving it in all directions. It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. 
The city is known for its smog as well as the frequent "power-saving" programs instituted by the government. 
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