China is home to more than 1.3 billion people, making it the most populated country in the world.  The country is becoming an ever more important part of the world economy but why? And what do we really know about the Chinese people and their children? Are they like us? Do they have a similar kind of life? In Part One of our Special Report (below) we take you inside China as we talk to students about life in Chinese High Schools.

Click to watch Part Two: Sneak Peek inside China - Getting into College.