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Independence China, in 36 editions.

The entry for China published Independence in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 12 editions. Each is shown as published. Independence in every entry.

editions changed the text
12
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Independence” (1990 to 2025).

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2002 edition

Same as 2001

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The same text in 4 editions, 2000 to 2003.

221 BC (unification under the Qin or Ch'in Dynasty 221 BC; Qing or Ch'ing Dynasty replaced by the Republic on 12 February 1912; People's Republic established 1 October 1949)

221 BC (unification under the Qin or Ch'in Dynasty
221 BC; Qing or Ch'ing Dynasty replaced by the Republic on 12
February 1912; People's Republic established 1 October 1949)

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Central Intelligence Agency. “China: Independence.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/china/independence.

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