China has 17 land borders.
The People's Republic of China shares land borders with 14 countries. This information is supported by Wikipedia's list of countries and territories by number of land borders List of countries and territories by number of land borders - Wikipedia. While some sources mention China having disputes with 17 nations concerning land and sea borders, the question specifically asks about the number of land borders. Therefore, the definitive answer based on the provided references is 14. However, a broader interpretation of "borders" including maritime claims might lead to a different number, but this is outside the scope of the given question and references.
Understanding Land Borders
A land border is a boundary line separating two countries' land territories. The number of land borders a country has depends on its geographical location and the number of neighboring countries it shares land with.
- Example: China's extensive land borders result from its large size and its location in Asia, bordering numerous other countries.
While some sources state that China is involved in territorial disputes with 17 nations, these disputes do not change the established number of existing land borders, which remain at 14 according to the provided Wikipedia data.
