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Modern Chinese History
The fall of the Qing Dynasty marks the beginning of China's modern history.
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Standard Chinese
Standard Chinese, or Putonghua, is the national language of China.
Chinese Dialects
The Chinese language is divided into numerous dialects that vary from region to region.
Minority Languages
China's many ethnic groups have their own unique languages.
Imperial Chinese History
China's unified imperial system came in and out of existance for about 2000 years.
Chinese Pre-Imperial History
The roots of Chinese civilization are said to reach back 5000 years.