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Understanding China - Historical Background

China weaponises Coronavirus - Part 1 A study of the history of China reveals that, China was one of the world's oldest civilisations (about 5,000 years old) and one of the Cradles of Civilisation . By the end of Qianlong Emperor 's long reign in 1796, the Qing Empire was at its zenith. The Qing ruled more than one-third of the world's population, and had the largest economy in the world. By area it was one of the largest empires ever. Calling itself  'Zhongguo' (Middle Kingdom) since 1000 B.C.E., The Chinese believed they were the centre of the world and the only power of consequence. The Chinese empire's incredible cultural richness, fertile lands, scientific knowledge, production, manufacturing, trading and overall abilities made them wealthy beyond belief.  China supplied the whole world with high quality goods that commanded a premium.  The fantastic trade surplus that China maintained with all countries of Middle East, Japan and Euro...