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With a little over 1.2 billion people, the Han
are the largest ethnic group in the world. Possessing
a rich, long history, the Han are very proud
of their culture. The written Chinese language
is one of the most striking characteristics
of their culture, and the oral language is the
planet's most spoken language.
The Han ethnic group consists of many different
ethno-linguistic peoples with different styles
of dress, unique foods, and different religious
beliefs. However, while there are sharp differences
between Han and non-Han, most tend to downplay
the differences between subgroups of
Han.
The Han place a strong emphasis on relationships
(guanxi). Family ties are important, and who
you know will often get you farther than what
you can do or give. You cannot earn guanxi with
money, but rather through trust and respect.
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