List of universities in mainland China - National. Nankai University (founded 1919) Tianjin University (founded 1895) List of universities in mainland China - National other. Civil Aviation University of China (Civil Aviation Authority) List of universities in mainland China - Under the municipality government. Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts Tianjin Agricultural College Tianjin Conserva ...

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The land where Tianjin lies today was created in historical times by sedimentation of various rivers entering the sea at Bohai Bay, including the Yellow River, which entered the sea in this area at one point. The opening of the Grand Canal of China during the Sui Dynasty prompted the development of Tianjin into a trading center. Until 1404 Tianjin was called "Zhigu" (直沽), or "Straight Port". In that year, the Emperor Yongle renamed the city "Tianjin", literally "Heaven Ford", to mean that the emperor (son of heaven) forded the riv ...

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Philadelphia (often referred to simply as "Philly" and sometimes as the "the City of Brotherly Love") is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both in area and population. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia CountyGR6. Since 1952, the city and the county have shared a common government, yet the county still exists as a separate entity within Pennsylvania. As of ...

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Jingshi Expressway - Beijing Section. The expressway starts from Liuliqiao on the southwestern 3rd Ring Road, passes through the 4th Ring Road at Yuegezhuang, and then approaches a heavily industrialised area, the Xidaokou area near Shougang. On the way out of Beijing, one passes through the famous Luguoqiao area - home to the Marco Polo Bridge and Wanping, marking where the Sino-Japanese war began in 1937. The Dujiakan toll gate (for the Beijing stretch) follows after a bridge crossing what used to be a v ...

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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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• Puyi - Name
• Puyi - Ancestry
• Puyi - Paternal side
• Puyi - Maternal side
• Puyi - Biography
• Puyi - Emperor of China 1908-1924
• Puyi - Brief restoration 1917
• Puyi - Private citizen 1924-1932
• Puyi - Ruler of Manchukuo 1932-1945
• Puyi - Later life 1945-1967
• Puyi - Marriages
• Puyi - Burial
• Puyi - Portrayal
• Puyi - Notes

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The baozi (Chinese: 包子; Hanyu Pinyin: bāozi), also known as bao or bau, is a type of steamed, filled bun or bread-like item in Chinese cuisine. In its bun-like aspect it is very similar to the traditional Chinese mantou. It can be filled with meat and/or vegetarian fillings, as well as other possibilities. It can be eaten at any meal in Chines ...

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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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• China Eastern Airlines - Code Data
• China Eastern Airlines - History
• China Eastern Airlines - Incidents and Accidents
• China Eastern Airlines - Services
• China Eastern Airlines - Fleet
• China Eastern Airlines - Aircraft Orders

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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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• China proper - The term in Chinese
• China proper - Taiwan

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Xingyiquan is one of the three major internal Chinese martial arts—the other two being Taijiquan and Baguazhang—and is characterised by aggressive, linear movements and explosive power. Xingyiquan - History. Like many Chinese martial arts, the exact origin of Xingyiquan is uncertain. The genealogy of Xingyiquan can only reliably be traced to the 18th century to Ma Xueli of Henan Province and Dai Longbang of Shanxi Province. Legend, however, credits the invention of Xingyiquan to the renowned Song ...

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• Xingyiquan - Overview
• Xingyiquan - The Five Elements
• Xingyiquan - Animal Forms
• Xingyiquan - Schools
• Xingyiquan - Weapons
• Xingyiquan - Famous Figures
• Xingyiquan - Important Texts
• Xingyiquan - In fiction
• Xingyiquan - Controversy
• Xingyiquan - Published Works
• Xingyiquan - Translated Works
• Xingyiquan - English Works

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Shanghai (Chinese: 上海 pinyin: Shànghǎi ▶ (help·info); Shanghainese IPA: /zɑ̃ hɛ/; Lumazi: Zanhe) , situated on the banks of the Yangtze River Delta, is China's largest city. The city's development in the past few decades has made it one of the most important economic, commercial, financial and communications centers of China. Administratively, Shanghai is one of four municipalities of the People's Republic of China that have provincial-level status. Shanghai is also home to the world's bus ...

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• Shanghai - History
• Shanghai - Administrative divisions
• Shanghai - Economy and demographics
• Shanghai - Architecture
• Shanghai - Geography and climate
• Shanghai - Astronomical phenomena
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• Shanghai - Culture
• Shanghai - Language
• Shanghai - Modern China
• Shanghai - Popular stereotype
• Shanghai - People of other provinces
• Shanghai - Nongtang
• Shanghai - Fashion
• Shanghai - Sister Cities
• Shanghai - Colleges and universities
• Shanghai - National
• Shanghai - Public
• Shanghai - Private
• Shanghai - Shanghai in fiction
• Shanghai - Literature
• Shanghai - Films
• Shanghai - More Photos
• Shanghai - Miscellaneous

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Beijing ▶ (help·info) (Chinese: 北京; Hanyu Pinyin: Běijīng; Wade-Giles: Pei-ching; Postal System Pinyin: Peking) is the capital of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Beijing is one of the four municipalities of the PRC, equivalent to a province in China's administrative structure. Beijing Municipality ...

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• Beijing - Names
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• Beijing - City layout
• Beijing - Neighbourhoods
• Beijing - Towns
• Beijing - Administrative divisions
• Beijing - Economy
• Beijing - Architecture
• Beijing - Demographics
• Beijing - Culture
• Beijing - Stereotypes
• Beijing - Transportation
• Beijing - Rail
• Beijing - Roads and expressways
• Beijing - Air
• Beijing - Public transit
• Beijing - Tourism
• Beijing - Buildings Monuments and Landmarks
• Beijing - Temples Cathedrals and Mosques
• Beijing - Parks and Gardens
• Beijing - Shopping and Commercial Districts
• Beijing - Hotels and Lodging
• Beijing - Nightlife
• Beijing - Education
• Beijing - Media
• Beijing - Television and Radio
• Beijing - Press
• Beijing - Sports
• Beijing - City and regional partnerships

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Chen Daoming (陈道明; pinyin: Chén Dǎomíng) (born April 26, 1955) is a Chinese actor. He was born in Tianjin, China, and is a native of Shaoxing, Zhejiang. His first famous role was in playing China's last Emperor Puyi in the Chinese series Emperor of the Last Generation (末代皇帝). He's perhaps best known in the West with his role as the Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the blockbuster hit Hero. In addition to films, Chen is very famous on Mainland China with his many roles in Chinese TV series. He is known for his ability to adapt to his roles, from historical t ...

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• Chen Daoming - Filmography includes
• Chen Daoming - Drama

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (IPA: /pjɛʀ tejaʀ də ʃaʀdɛ̃/; May 1, 1881 – April 10, 1955), a Jesuit priest trained as a palaeontologist and a philosopher, was present at the discovery of Peking Man. Teilhard de Chardin popularized such ideas as the Omega Point and the Noosphere. In setting forth this sweeping account of the unfolding of the material cosmos, he abandoned the literal interpretation of the two different accounts of creation in the Book of Genesis, in fav ...

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• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Biography
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Early years
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Jesuit training
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Paleontology
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - War service
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - China
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - World travels
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Death
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Controversy with Church officials
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Teachings
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Teilhard in popular culture
• Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - Bibliography

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Philadelphia (often referred to simply as "Philly" and sometimes as the "the City of Brotherly Love") is the fifth most populous city in the United States and the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, both in area and population. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia CountyGR6. Since 1952, the city and the county have shared a common government, yet the county still exists as a separate entity within Pennsylvania. As of ...

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• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - History
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Geography and climate
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Geography
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Climate
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• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Economy
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - People and culture of Philadelphia
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Demographics
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Ethnography
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Annual fairs and events
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Food
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Notable residents
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Media
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Museums art collections and sites of interest
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Sports
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Government & Politics
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Education
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Public schools
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Private schools
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Higher education
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• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Airports
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Roads
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Rail transportation
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania - Sister Cities

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Asiana Airlines (KOSDAQ: 020560) is one of South Korea's two major airlines. It is both smaller and younger than Korean Air. Asiana's headquarters and overseas hub are located at Incheon International Airport and its domestic hub is at Gimpo Airport (formerly Kimpo International Airport). Asiana Airlines - History. The airline was established on 17 February 1988 and started operations in December 1988 with flights to Bangkok. It was formed by the KumhoAsiana Group (formerly Kumho ...

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• Asiana Airlines - History
• Asiana Airlines - Destinations
• Asiana Airlines - China People's Republic of
• Asiana Airlines - Japan
• Asiana Airlines - Korea South
• Asiana Airlines - Philippines
• Asiana Airlines - Russia
• Asiana Airlines - Thailand
• Asiana Airlines - Vietnam
• Asiana Airlines - Other Cities in Asia
• Asiana Airlines - United States
• Asiana Airlines - Europe
• Asiana Airlines - Oceania
• Asiana Airlines - Fleet

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Beijing opera or Peking opera (Simplified Chinese: 京剧; Traditional Chinese: 京劇; Pinyin: Jīngjù) is a kind of Chinese opera which arose in the mid-19th century and was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court. It is widely regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China. Beijing and Tianjin are respected as the base cities of Peking opera in the north while Shanghai is the base in the south. Beijing opera - History. Although it is called Beijing opera, its origins are not in Beijing bu ...

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• Beijing opera - History
• Beijing opera - Four main roles
• Beijing opera - Famous artists
• Beijing opera - Four Great Dans
• Beijing opera - Repertoire
• Beijing opera - Venue

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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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• Yuan Shikai - Early years
• Yuan Shikai - Korea
• Yuan Shikai - Late Qing Dynasty
• Yuan Shikai - Retreat and the Republic
• Yuan Shikai - Becoming Emperor
• Yuan Shikai - Evaluation and legacy

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The Boxer Uprising (Traditional: 義和團起義; Simplified: 义和团起义; Hanyu Pinyin: Yìhétuán Qǐyì; The Righteous and Harmonious Fists) was an uprising against Western commercial and political influence in China during the final years of the 19th century, from November 1899 to September 7, 1901[1]. By August 1900 over 230 foreigners, thousan ...

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• Boxer Rebellion - Anti-Western Movement
• Boxer Rebellion - Eight nation alliance
• Boxer Rebellion - Results
• Boxer Rebellion - Reference
• Boxer Rebellion - In fiction
• Boxer Rebellion - Footnotes

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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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• Xiang Yu - Early career
• Xiang Yu - The Battle of Julu and Xiang's rise to military supremacy
• Xiang Yu - Entry into Qin proper and Xiang's jealousy of Liu Bang
• Xiang Yu - Xiang's deposition of Prince Xin of Chu and division of the empire
• Xiang Yu - Xiang's downfall
• Xiang Yu - Impact on Chinese history

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To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 10,000 km² and 100,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. Areas smaller than 10,000 km² 10,000 km² is equal to: 3,863 square miles 1,000,000 hectares a circle of radius 56 km 10,106 km² -- Aurangabad District in Maharashtra, India 10,452 km² -- Lebanon (country ranked 160th by area) 10,604 km² -- Asturias, Spain 10,867 km ...

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