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The history of China spans several millennia across a wide geographical area. Each region now considered part of the Chinese world has experienced periods of unity, fracture, prosperity, and strife.
- History of The Republic of China
The history of the Republic of China began in 1912 with the...
- People's Republic 1949–Present
The history of the People's Republic of China details the...
- History of The Yuan Dynasty
A sancai-glazed Chinese ceramic incense burner, Yuan...
- Xia Dynasty
The Xia dynasty (Chinese: 夏朝; pinyin: Xiàcháo; Wade–Giles:...
- Outline of Ancient China
Ancient Chinese armor; Crossbow; Military thought. During...
- Warring States Period
The Warring States period in Chinese history (c. 475 –221...
- History of Taiwan
The history of the island of Taiwan dates back tens of...
- Timeline of Chinese History
This is a timeline of Chinese history, comprising important...
- Yellow River Civilization
Yellow River civilization, Huanghe civilization or Huanghe...
- Liao Civilization
The Liao Civilization or Liao River Civilization (Chinese:...
- History of The Republic of China
China is considered one of the cradles of civilization: the first human inhabitants in the region arrived during the Paleolithic; by the late second millennium BCE, the earliest dynastic states had emerged in the Yellow River basin.
This is a timeline of Chinese history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in China and its dynasties. To read about the background to these events, see History of China. See also the list of Chinese monarchs, Chinese emperors family tree, dynasties of China and years in China.
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Qin dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was very important in the history of China. They followed the philosophy of Legalism. Their capital was at Xianyang. Under the king of this dynasty, China became a powerful country. Many new things were done for the first time. A tight legal system was followed. Written language was developed. The common currency was used. The building of the Great Wall of Chinawas started.
Han dynasty
The Han dynasty was founded by Liu Bang after the Qin dynasty ended. During the Han dynasty, the territory of China expanded, and many advancements in science and technology took place. It was considered a golden agein Chinese history.
The Three Kingdoms
The Three Kingdomsperiod (traditional Chinese: 三國; simplified Chinese: 三国; pinyin: Sānguó) is a period of history where China was divided into the states of Cao Wei, Shu Han, and Eastern Wu. The Eastern Han dynasty lost all power. Eventually, the Han dynasty emperor abdicated.
People's Republic of China
Mao Zedongwas the leader of the People's Republic of China from 1949 until he died in 1976. In the 21st century, China became the richest country in the world in terms of GDP.
China Chronology World History Database Archived 2010-11-08 at the Wayback MachineChina (simplified Chinese: 中国; traditional Chinese: 中國 Pinyin: Zhōngguó) is a cultural region, an ancient civilization, and a nation in East Asia. The official name is People's Republic of China or PRC. The last Chinese Civil War (1927–1949) resulted in two different political powers today:
This article is about the general history of China from prehistoric times to the present. For the history of the Republic of China since 1912, see History of the Republic of China. For the history of the People's Republic of China since 1949, see History of the People's Republic of China.
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Aug 2, 2024 · A survey of important events and people in the history of China from ancient times to the present. Occupying nearly the entire East Asian landmass, China covers approximately one-fourteenth of the land area of Earth, and it is almost as large as the whole of Europe.
