History of the administrative divisions of China
The history of the administrative divisions of China is covered in the following articles:
- Ancient Chinese states (before 221 BCE)
- Administration of territory in dynastic China (before 1912)
- Administrative divisions of the Republic of China (1912–1949) (Republic of China on the mainland)
- History of the administrative divisions of China (1949–present) (People's Republic of China)
Provincial-level administrative divisions and capitals of China
Legend:
Capital 
Direct-administered municipality 
East 
South 
West 
North 
Central 
Special Administrative Region (SAR)
Legend:
Capital 
Direct-administered municipality 
East 
South 
West 
North 
Central 
Special Administrative Region (SAR)See also
- General History of Chinese Administrative Divisions, 13-volume book series
- Administrative divisions of China
- Districts of Hong Kong
- Municipal Affairs Bureau (Macau: Municipalities and Parishes)
- Administrative divisions of Taiwan (Republic of China)