China Edition

Minecraft China (Simplified Chinese: 我的世界：中国版; Pinyin: wǒdeshìjiè zhōngguóbǎn) is a localized edition of Minecraft and Minecraft: Java Edition for mainland China, developed by Mojang AB and NetEase.

Features

 * Free to download and play
 * Cloud storage
 * Friends system
 * Server rental and management in launcher
 * An alternative to Realms
 * The server owner have no permission to upload or download server maps‌‌
 * The server can be backed up, restored or reset with allocated storage (6GB in total)
 * Maximum file size for server maps that can be backed up is 1GB
 * The server will be shut down after the storage space is full
 * Can install mods in rental mod service (Bukkit core)
 * VIP Membership Center
 * 20 CNY per month (≈2.8 USD per month)
 * 12 CNY per month (≈1.7 USD per month) after 40% off discount
 * VIP members can purchase seasonal merchandise at a discount of 40% rather than the original price. All purchased benefits and merchandise will be temporarily unavailable if the membership expired
 * Patch system
 * An alternative to Marketplace
 * Including API, resource packs, skins and mods, all contributed by community creators
 * Some patches are free
 * Use Emerald or Diamond as currency instead of "Minecraft Coins"
 * Will not conflict or affect in-game items
 * One-click patching
 * No achievements on Bedrock Edition
 * Virtual joystick support (with eight directions)‌‌
 * New UI and pause menu
 * Different custom skin system
 * NPC
 * The operator holds Worldbuilder permissions by default, which means that its interface can be edited when the education option is turned off
 * Some functionality is limited:
 * Advanced settings (invalid after reboot)
 * Command
 * Proprietary interface for developing advanced component features
 * Load custom items using item ID 456 (Portfolio in Education Edition)
 * Use special values to distinguish between different custom items
 * Mod-specific item will appear as an apple icon in Inventory when the mod is not loaded

PC platform

 * Wonderful World (Simplified Chinese: 精彩世界): Game recommendation page including news, recommended resources, special topic, best videos, etc.
 * Game Center (Simplified Chinese: 游戏中心): Online gaming server including online games and Hypixel.
 * Patch Center (Simplified Chinese: 组件中心): Patch resource area including functional patches, visual patches, map patches and gameplay patches.
 * Game Forum (Simplified Chinese: 游戏论坛): Game discussion area including tips for tutorials, Q&A, video live, etc.
 * Game Live (Simplified Chinese: 游戏直播): Streamer Live area.
 * Novelties (Simplified Chinese: 新鲜事): Official account/player game updates publishing area.

Mobile platform

 * Main Menu (Simplified Chinese: 主菜单): Main menu.
 * Novelties (simplified Chinese: 新鲜事): Official account/player game updates publishing area.
 * Friends (Simplified Chinese: 好友): Friend system including adding friends, chatting with friends or playing with multiplayer game, etc.
 * Community (Simplified Chinese: 社区): In-game forum including videos, tutorials, game live, etc.

Comparison

 * Differences between Java Edition and Minecraft China


 * Differences between Bedrock Edition and Minecraft China

System requirements
From the official website.