China Timeline

  • 500

    Buddhism is introduced in Japan.

    Buddhism is introduced in Japan.
  • 590

    Yang Di orders people to build the canal.

    Yang Di orders people to build the canal.
  • 618

    The Tang dynasty begins in china.

    The Tang dynasty begins in china.
  • 690

    Empress Wu begins rule in china.

    Empress Wu begins rule in china.
  • 794

    The Japanese royal court moves to Heian

    The Japanese royal court moves to Heian
  • 898

    Earliest known book printed in china.

    Earliest known book printed in china.
  • 960

    The song dynasty is founded in china

    The song dynasty is founded in china
  • 1211

    Genghis Khan invades northern China

    Genghis Khan invades northern China
  • 1260

    Kublai Khan rules mongol empire

    Kublai Khan rules mongol empire
  • 1279

    The mongol conquest of china is completed

    The mongol conquest of china is completed
  • 1421

    Emperor Yong Le builds the imperial city in china

    Emperor Yong Le builds the imperial city in china
  • Manchus conquer Ming dynasty in china

    Manchus conquer Ming dynasty in china