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The Forgotten Capital
By the 20th century, Imperial China was fast becoming the Republic of China (1912-1949), as the fall of the Qing dynasty confirmed. The Republican capital was duly located in Nanjing and its ...
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Nanjing -- Ancient Dynastic Capital
The present city wall, 33.7 kilometers long and 12 meters high, was built between 1368 and 1398 during the reign of the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty. Now an industrial city, Nanjing has ...
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The fall of the Qing dynasty
The Qing dynasty lasted over 250 years. China had been ruled by emperors from other dynasties for over two thousand years. Why did this system suddenly collapse in 1911? This is one of the big ...
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China’s unseen Great Wall: Untold story of Xi'an’s historic structure
When people mention 'wall' in relation to China, they usually refer to the Great Wall of China. But do you know there are ...
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National Museum springs into season
When he ascended to the throne, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) inherited an affluent monarchy from his ...
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Nanjing
One of the prominent symbols of this significant journey is the City Wall of Nanjing, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. A masterpiece of Chinese architecture, the beloved structure is protected by ...
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Beijing Pushes for UNESCO Recognition of China’s Cultural Heritage
Beijing advocates for UNESCO recognition to highlight China's rich cultural heritage, emphasizing its historical significance ...
Call for UNESCO recognition of China’s cultural heritage
Some of the nation's legislators and political advisors at the ongoing two sessions have turned their attention to the ...