China is home to over 1.9 billion people and has a long history and rich culture. The capital is Beijing and the most populous city is Shanghai. Some of the country's most famous landmarks include the Great Wall and Forbidden City. The predominant religions are Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. The Chinese writing system uses symbols called hanzi rather than an alphabet. Popular dishes include dim sum, shark fin soup, and rice congee. Famous Chinese figures include Laozi, Confucius, Bruce Lee, and Jackie Chan. The national flag features red with stars representing unity under communist leadership. The official currency is the yuan.