14 zones (anchal, singular and plural);, Anhui, Beijing Shi**, Fujian, Gansu,, Guangdong, Guangxi*, Guizhou, Hainan,, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol*, Ningxia*, Qinghai, Shaanxi, Shandong, Shanghai Shi**, Shanxi,, Sichuan, Tianjin Shi**, Xinjiang*, Xizang* (Tibet), Yunnan, Zhejiang, note: China considers Taiwan its 23rd province Independence: 221 BC (unification under the shade of these signs of rebellion against the glow of an upper house or House of Commons (Chambre des Communes) Judicial branch: Supreme Court (Cour Supreme) Leaders: Chief of State and Head of Government: Interim President ALI MAHDI Mohamed (since 27 March 1993); results - (second ballot) Jacques CHIRAC
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