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China is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with a history spanning thousands of years. It has experienced periods of unity and fragmentation, with dynasties ruling the country for centuries at a time. The Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC, followed by the Han dynasty, known for its cultural and technological advancements. The country saw periods of division and foreign invasions, including the Mongol rule under Kublai Khan and the Qing dynasty. In the 20th century, China underwent significant political and social changes, including the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949 under the leadership of the Communist Party. Today, China is a global economic powerhouse and plays a significant role in world affairs.
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Created On: 2024-07-12 | Updated On: 2025-11-06
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Establishment of World's Highest Train Route
Second Manned Space Flight: Shenzhou VI Astronauts Orbit Earth
First Joint Military Exercises for China and Russia
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First Manned Spaceflight: Yang Liwei launched into space by Long March rocket.
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China Becomes WTO's 143rd Member
Launch of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to Counter Militancy and Boost Trade
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Tiananmen Square Democracy Protests Crushed by Government
 China's "Open-door policy" opens the country to foreign investment and encourages development of a market economy and private sector.
One-Child Policy: Population Control Measure
Impact of Mao Zedong's Death on the Cultural Revolution
Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution sparks social and political upheaval
The Sino-Indian War between China and India stemmed around Himalayas.
Devastating Great Famine Deaths
Mao Zedong's Economic Transformation Efforts
Korean War Escalates with North Korea Support
China National Day Celebration Significance of October 1st
Start of Second Sino-Japanese War: Marco Polo Bridge Incident
Xi'an Incident: Chiang Kai-shek's Capture and Unity Pact with Communists
The Mukden Incident and the Japanese Invasion of Manchuria
Reunifying China: The Northern Expedition
Founding of the Chinese Communist Party in Shanghai
May Fourth Movement: Cultural and Political Shifts in China
Revolution leads to Republic establishment
"Boxer Rebellion" in Northern China seeks to stifle reforms in the Qing administration, drive out foreigners and re-establish traditional rule.
The Hundred Days’ Reform and a Conservative Coup
The First Sino-Japanese War
Tongzhi Restoration and Empress Dowager Cixi's power.
Establishment of Zongli Yamen in response to Western interactions.
Treaty of Tientsin ignites Second Opium War
Deadly Taiping Rebellion signals one of history's bloodiest wars
Treaty of Nanking Ends Opium War
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The White Lotus Rebellion Against Qing Dynasty
Destruction of Weiyang Palace in Peasant Uprising
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Revolt of Three Feudatories Against Qing Dynasty
Revival of Imperial Examinations in Qing Dynasty
The Rise of The Qing Dynasty
Collaboration between Xu Guangqi and Matteo Ricci for scientific translation.
The Last Expedition of Zheng He
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Rise of the Ming Dynasty in China
Evolution of the Great Wall through joined sections.
The Red Turban Rebellion against Yuan Dynasty
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