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Manchus take over
In 1644, the Manchus took over the Ming dynasty after coming into China from the north eastern part of the Great Wall. They captured Beijing and made their own dynasty. -
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Reign of the Qing
The Qing were the last of the dynasties of China. They were also known as the Manchu. This was the second time that all of China was ruled by foreign people. Click here for info. -
Treaty of Nerchinsk
The Treaty of Nerchinsk was a treaty that stated that Russia gave China part of theAmur basin. A series of treaties followed, having one country give the other more land. -
Handicraft Industries, Printmaking, and Porcelian Making Begins to Flourish
Under the two emperors Yongzheng (reigned 1722–35) and Qianlong (reigned 1735–96), handicraft industries, printmaking, and porcelian making began to grow. The chinese were the first to create porcelian. -
Qing Eliminate Mongols
The Qing demolish the Mongols, eliminating potential invasion. Working with Russia, they eventually destroyed all of the tribes. -
Bencao Gangmu Shiyi Published
This book of medicine contained many herbs and remedies. There was a total of 921 drugs, all categorised. -
Qing Recover Economy
After the wars in which the Ming were overthrown, the economy falled into despair. The Qing then started rebuilding. By the turn of the century, the economy was up and running. They resumed trading silk and other goods with the west. -
Qing Start Making Factories
In order to get more advanced, China started using ideas from the west. They made factories and built cannons and warships, giving them an edge. -
Empress Ci Xi Dies
Empress Ci Xi dies in 1908, leaving behind no stromg Qing leaders to heir the throne. It is given to 2-year-old Pu-Yi. This began to cause instability. -
End of Qing
Pu-Yi abdicates the throne, ending the Qing.
