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Beijing

A Wisdom Archive on Beijing

Beijing

A selection of articles related to Beijing

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ARTICLES RELATED TO Beijing

Beijing: Encyclopedia - Puyi

For the Chinese ethnic group, see Buyei. Puyi (Chinese:溥儀;) (February 7, 1906 - October 17, 1967) of the Manchu Aisin-Gioro ruling family was the Xuantong Emperor (宣統皇帝) of China between 1908 and 1924 (ruling emperor between 1908 and 1912, and non-ruling emperor between 1912 and 1924), the tenth and last emperor of the Manchu Qing Dynasty to rule over China. He was married to the Empress Gobulo Wan Rong under the suggestion of the Imperial Dowager Concubine Duan-Kang （端康太妃）. Later be ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - China Eastern Airlines

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (中国东方航空股份有限公司) (HKEx: 0670 NYSE: CEA) is an airline based in Shanghai, China. It is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. Its main bases are Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. China Eastern Airlines - Code Data. IATA Code: MU ICAO Code: CES Callsign: China Eastern ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - China proper

China proper refers to the historical heartlands of China in the context of that paradigm which contrasts these heartlands and frontier regions of Outer China (including sections of Inner Asia and other regions). Territories often considered to be outside "China proper" include Xinjiang, Tibet, Manchuria and Inner Mongolia. The conception implicit within the term is the historical development of the Chinese political entity from a distinct "Chinese" social entity and historically later additions of other territories no ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese language

The Chinese language (汉语/漢語, Pinyin: Hànyǔ, 华语/華語, Huáyǔ or 中文, Zhōngwén) forms part of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages. About one-fifth of the people in the world speak some form of Chinese as their native language, making it the language with the most native speakers. In general, all varieties of Chinese are tonal and analytic. However, Chinese is also distinguished for a high level of internal diversity. Regional variation between different variants/dialects is comparable t ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Xiang Yu

Xiang Yu (Traditional:項羽; Simplified: 项羽; Wade-Giles: Hsiang Yü; pinyin: Xiàng Yǚ; 232 BC - 202 BC) was a prominent general during the fall of the Qin Dynasty. His name was Ji (籍), Yu was his courtesy name. He was a descendant of Chu nobility. A great general, it took him only several years to put a giant empire effectively at his whim -- but no diplomat or statesman, his impetuous nature and inability to realize his shortcomings doomed him to failure. He is commonly known by his self-styled title of Xichu Bawang ( ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese architecture

Chinese architecture refers to a style of architecture that has taken shape in Asia over the years. Over the centuries, the structural principles of Chinese architecture have remained largely unchanged, the main changes being on the decorative details. Since the Tang Dynasty, Chinese architecture has had a major influence on the architectural styles of Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam. The following article gives a cursory explanation of traditional Chinese architecture, before the introduction of Western building methods durin ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese Standard Time

Certain regions of eastern Asia, including Greater China, observe a time zone eight hours ahead of UTC (UTC+8), and currently do not observe daylight saving time. The time zone observed in mainland China is known as Beijing Time or Chinese Standard Time, which is in the same time zone as the Australian Western Standard Time, Chungyuan Standard Time, Hong Kong Time, Macau Standard Time and Singapore Standard Time. Chinese Standard Time - History. See also time zones of China ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese beer

Chinese beer (Chinese: 啤酒; Pinyin: píjǐu), mostly made in imitation of Western pilsner varieties, has become increasingly popular, first in China in the last century, and then internationally in the last few decades. Tsingtao is one of the more famous brands of beer made in China, and the most exported to other countries. It is brewed in the city of Qingdao (formerly spelled Tsingtao). The major Chinese brewing groups include ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese cabbage

Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, Chinese: 白菜; Hanyu Pinyin: báicài; Cantonese baak choy) is an East Asian leaf vegetable related to the Western cabbage. They are of the same species as the common turnip. There are many variations on its name, spelling, and Scientific classification. This is a common vegetable used in Chinese cuisine. Chinese cabbage - Varieties. There are two distinctly differ ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese in Singapore

The Chinese in Singapore are people of Chinese descent who are born in or immigrated to Singapore and has attained citizenship or permanent residence status. As of 2000 the Chinese constitute 76.8% of Singapore's population, or more than three million Chinese out of four million odd Singaporeans. Chinese in Singapore today commonly recognise themselves as Singaporeans rather than Chinese. Many Chinese too have married Peranakans (Chinese who have married ethnic Malays and have adopted a mix of Chinese and Malay culture) and inc ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese Orthodox Church

The Chinese Orthodox Church was an autonomous Eastern Orthodox church in China, which, prior to the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966, was estimated to have as many as twenty thousand members. It is unclear whether anything of the church remains. Chinese Orthodox Church - Early History. The first Christian mission to China is said to have been undertaken by St Thomas the Apostle, who preached the Christian Gospel to the peoples of China in the first century. This mission did not have great success. ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese Basketball Association

The Chinese Basketball Association (中国篮球协会 or 中国篮协 or 中国男子篮球甲A联赛) is the premier professional basketball league in the People's Republic of China. It is commonly known as the CBA, and this name (spelled out in letters) is often used even in Chinese. There is also a WCBA for women. It should not be confused with another CBA, the Continental Basketball Association, a basketball minor league in the US or the Canadian Basketball Association. The CBA should also not be confused with the C ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Yan state

Yan (pinyin: yan1, simplified Chinese/traditional Chinese: 燕) was a state during the Western Zhou, Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods in China. Its capital was Ji (nowadays Beijing). As the most northeastern of all the Chinese states during this time period, it suffered several invasions from the north. The states of Zhao and Qi were its main enemies. The border between the Zhao and the Yan b ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Xi'an

Location of Xi'an Xi'an (Chinese: 西安; Hanyu Pinyin: Xī'ān; Wade-Giles: Hsi-An; literal meaning: "Western Peace"), is the capital of Shaanxi province in China and a sub-provincial city. One of the most important cities in Chinese history, Xi'an is one of the Four Great Ancient Capitals of China because it has been the capital of 13 dynasties such as Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang. Xi'an is the eastern end of the Silk Road. The ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese Independent Churches

Gospel of Grace Church or Grace Evangelical church was founded at Shandong by Sheng-Mo Du (度胜魔) in 1881. In 1906, Zong-Zhou Yu (俞宗周) established this church in Shanghai. These were some of the early indigenous churches established by local Chinese Christians. Chinese Independent Churches - 2. The True Jesus Church 真耶穌教會. Founded by Paul Wei, Ling-Sheng Zhang , Peter Wang and others in Beijing in 1917, the General Coordination Board was established in Nanjing which was later moved to S ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese art

Life in the People's Republic of China Chinese art is art, whether modern or ancient, that originated in or is practiced in China or by Chinese artists or performers. Early so-called "stone age art" dates back to 10,000 BC, mostly consisting of simple pottery and sculptures. This early period was followed by a series of art dynasties, most of which lasted several hundred years. The art of Taiwan and that of Chinese Emigrants can also be considered part of Chinese art where it is based in or draws on the heritage of Chines ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Yonghe Temple

The Yonghe Temple (雍和宮), also known as the "Palace of Peace and Harmony Lama Temple", the "Yonghe Lamasery", or - popularly - the "Lama Temple" is a temple and monastery of the Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism located in the northeastern part of Beijing, China. It is one of the largest and most important Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The building and the artworks of the temple combine Han Chinese and Tibetan styles. Yonghe Temple - History. Building work on the Yonghe ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Yuan Shikai

Yuan Shikai (Courtesy Weiting 慰亭; Pseudonym: Rong'an 容庵　Traditional: 袁世凱; Simplified: 袁世凯; Hanyu Pinyin: Yuán Shìkǎi; Wade-Giles: Yüan Shih-k'ai) (September 16, 1859 – June 6, 1916) was a Chinese military official and politician during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China. He was infamous for taking advantage of both the Qing imperial court and the Republicans, for his authoritaria ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Chinese calendar

The Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar incorporating elements of a lunar calendar with those of a solar calendar. In China today, the Gregorian Calendar is used for most day to day activities, but the Chinese calendar is still used for marking traditional holidays such as Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Duan Wu festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival, and in astrology, such as choosing the most auspicious date for a wedding or the opening of a building. Because each month follows one cycle of the moon, it is also used to determ ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Charlton Heston

Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter on October 4, 1923, although the year is usually given as 1924), is an American film actor noted for heroic roles, and his long involvement in political issues. Charlton Heston - Early career. Heston was born in Evanston, Illinois to Lilla Charlton and Russell Whitford Carter. Before he was 10 his parents divorced. Some years later, his mother married Chester Heston. The new family moved to well-off Wilmette, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, Illinois, ...

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Beijing: Encyclopedia - Yongle Emperor

The Yongle Emperor (May 2, 1360 – August 12, 1424), born Zhu Di, was the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty of China from 1402 to 1424. His era name means "Perpetually Jubilant". His usurpation of the throne is now sometimes called the "Second Founding" of the Ming. He is generally considered one of the greatest emperors of the Ming Dynasty, and to be among the greatest Chinese emperors. He was the Prince of Yan (燕王), possessing a heavy military base in Beijing. He became known as Chengzu of Ming Dynasty (明成祖 also written Cheng Zu, or Ch'eng Tsu (Cheng Tsu) in Wade ...

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