Outline of sinology
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to sinology: Sinology is the study of China and things related to China. In today's usage, the term most often refers to work by non-Chinese or Chinese living outside China. Sino- is derived from Latin Sinae or Sinim ("the Chinese"), the origin of which is debatable. In the context of area studies, sinology is usually known as Chinese studies. Essence China – East Asian country that is the world's most populous state (over 1.3 billion citizens) and the second-largest country by land area. Chinese Culture – one of the world's oldest and most complex cultures, with varying regional customs and traditions in the fields of architecture, literature, music, visual arts, martial arts, cuisine, and more. Culture of the People's Republic of China – blend of traditional Chinese culture, communism and international modern and post-modern influences, particularly other countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. Culture of Taiwan – blend of traditional and modern understandings of Confucianist Han Chinese, Japanese, European, American, global, local, and Taiwanese aborigines cultures formed into a Taiwanese cultural identity. Chinese literature – extends over thousands of years, beginning with the Hundred Schools of Thought