What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing
Beijing is the capital city and seat of government of China, a country in Eastern Asia. China uses the ISO codes CN and CHN, and its international dialling code is +86. The currency in use is the Chinese yuan (CNY).
For the full profile of China, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the China country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,406,585,000 as of 2025.
Quick facts about China
- Capital: Beijing
- Region: Eastern Asia
- Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY)
- Calling code: +86
- Flag emoji: 🇨🇳
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of China?
The capital of China is Beijing.
Is Beijing the largest city in China?
Beijing is the capital of China and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Beijing?
Beijing, like the rest of China, uses the Chinese yuan (CNY, symbol ¥).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.