The primary language spoken in China is Mandarin Chinese, also known as Putonghua. Mandarin is not only the most widely spoken language in China but also the most spoken language in the world, with over a billion speakers. It is one of the official languages of the People's Republic of China and is used in educational systems, government, and media. Besides Mandarin, there are numerous other Chinese dialects and languages, such as Cantonese and Shanghainese, which reflect the country's diverse linguistic landscape. Mandarin's simplified and traditional scripts are used in different regions.