What percentage of the people in china speak Chinese?

It's a bit tricky to give a precise percentage because "Chinese" covers a broad range of languages and dialects. However, it's safe to say that the vast majority of people in China speak a Chinese language.

Here's why:

* Mandarin Chinese is the official language of China and is spoken by the majority of the population.

* While there are many regional dialects, most people in China can understand and communicate in Mandarin to some degree.

* Other languages like Tibetan, Uyghur, and Mongolian are spoken by smaller communities in specific regions.

Therefore, it's very likely that over 90% of people in China speak some form of Chinese.