Modern Chinese Dynasties

While on her deathbed the Empress Dowager Cixi chose the infant boy Pu Yi to be China's next emperor. In December 1908 he ascended the throne.

Nov 23, 2009 - Scott Hayden

The Chinese Cultural Revolution was a time of instability in China. Red Guards spread chaos across the country and political infighting was endemic.

May 8, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Starting in 1978, Deng Xiaoping's reforms opened the Chinese economy and were the major causes of China's economic growth.

May 6, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

The Republic of China, led by the Nationalist Party, took power shortly after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It ruled China through WWII.

Apr 16, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

In the first half of the 20th century, the Chinese Communists and Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalist Party fought a bitter civil war. This is known as the Chinese Civil War.

Feb 13, 2009 - Christopher Evan Hearne

Chairman Mao Zedong had a long and varied sex life, both with his several wives and the many young girls procured for his longevity.

May 14, 2008 - John Walsh