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    The History of China

    A journey through the 5000 years of history documented by one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations. For all the episodes for free, as well as additional content, please subscribe and/or visit http://thehistoryofchina.wordpress.com.

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    #298 - Qing 33: Echoes of the Erased Jul 10, 2025
    Show notes

    The story of the last great nomadic empire’s fall - and the Qing’s ruthless imperial vision for a New Frontier.


    Time Period Covered:

    1739-1759 CE


    Major Historical Figures:

    The Great Qing Empire:

    The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735–1796]

    General Bandi [d. 1755]

    Hojs, Hakim Beg of Ush


    Dzungar Khanate:

    Galdan Tseren [r. 1727–1745]

    Tsewang Dorji Namjal [blinded 1750]

    Lama Darja [r. 1750-52]

    Dawaci, self-declared Hong Taiji, [r.1752-55]

    Amursana [d. 1757]

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    Supplemental: Qianlong's 1758 Dzungar Victory Stele Jul 07, 2025
    Show notes

    The "Old Man of 10 Victories" crows to the Heavens in words of stone of his crushing of the once-mighty Khanate.

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    #297 - Qing 32: Tea, Trade, & Thunder Jul 01, 2025
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    The balance holding the steppe together didn’t shatter because of an army. It shattered because of a funeral.

    When the Jungar khan dies, a brutal succession crisis leaves an ambitious, low-ranking prince named Amursana desperate enough to invite the enemy inside. He flees to the Qianlong Emperor, offering to guide a massive Qing invasion into his own people's heartland. Amursana thinks he’s using the empire to win a crown. But Qianlong has already decided to abolish the throne entirely.

    • 1739 – 1755 CE


    The Jungar Khanate & Allies

    • Galdan Tseren, Khan of the Jungar Khanate [d. 1745]

    • Tsewang Dorji Namjal, second son and short-lived successor to Galdan Tseren

    • Lama Dorji, eldest son of Galdan Tseren and usurper khan

    • Dawachi, Choros prince and rival claimant to the khanship

    • Amursana, prince of the Khoit, grandson of Tsewang Rabtan, and Qing ally

    • Ablai, Sultan of the Middle Jüz of the Kazakhs

    Qing Dynasty

    • The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli), ruler of the Qing Empire

    • The Yongzheng Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen), late father of Qianlong

    • Ban Di, Manchu general and commander of the Northern Route army

    • Perdue, Peter C. China Marches West: The Qing Conquest of Central Eurasia.

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    #296 - Qing 31: The Architect of Capacity Jun 27, 2025
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    As his era of rule over Great Qing drows to a close, the Yongzheng Emperor spares neither expense nor detail to reform the empire he inherited and modernize it for the one who will inherit it from him. But this is no idle fancy - he has a definite purpose. Though no great warrior himself, he is nevertheless fully in-line with the century-long grand objective of his father and son: the absolute destruction of the Zhungar Khanate.


    Time Period Covered:

    1722-1735 CE


    Major Historical Figures:

    Great Qing:

    The Yongzheng Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen) [r. 1722-1735]

    The Qianlong Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Hongli) [r. 1735-1796, d. 1799]

    Prince Yinxing [1686-1730]

    General Longkedo [1648-1728]

    Governor-General Qingfu

    Governor-General Yinjishan


    Dzungar Khanate:

    Galdan Tseren, Khan of the Dzungars [r. 1727-1745]

    Tsewang Dorji Namjal, Hongtaiji of the Dzungars [1746-1750]

    Princess Ulan Bayar

    Lama Darja/Dorji

    Dawaci [d. 1759]


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    #295 - Qing 30: Building Better Worlds Jun 16, 2025
    Show notes

    The Yongzheng Emperor seeks to capitalize on his father's greatness abroad - but cautiously. He wants to exterminate the barbarians... but delicately. He wants to build better worlds... no matter how many he has to destroy in the process. He's riding for a fall.


    Time Period Covered:

    ~1725-1731 CE


    Major Historical Figures:

    Qing Empire:

    Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1661-1722]

    Yongzheng Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen) [r. 1722-1735]

    Prince Yinti, the Fuyuan Daijiangjun [1688-1755]

    Governor Nian Gengyao [1679-1726]

    Governor-General Yue Zhongqi [1686-1754]

    General Erentei [d. 1718]

    Funingga [d. 1728]


    Dzungar Khanate:

    Tsewang Rabdan, Khong Tayiji [r. 1697-1727]

    Galdan Tseren, Khong Tayiji [r. 1727-1745]

    General Tsering Dondup


    Tibetan Gelupa/“Yellow Hats”:

    5th Dalai Lama [r. 1642-1682]

    6th Dalai Lama [r. 1697]

    7th Dalai Lama [r. 1720-1757]

    sDe-pa Sangya Gyatso [1652-1705]

    Polhanas (Polhané Sönam Topgyé) [1689-1747]


    Kokonor Mongols:

    Khoshots:

    Güshi Khan (Torbaikhu) [r. 1642-1655]

    Lhazang Khan [r. 1700-1717]

    Prince Lobzang Danjin, Dalai Hongtaiji [d. 1731]


    Sources Cited:

    Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eurasia.

    Rowe, William T. China's last empire: the great Qing.

    Zelin, Madeline. “The Yung-chung reign” in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 9: The Ch'ing Dynasty, Part 1: To 1800.

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    Rebroadcast 2025: Special - Tiananmen Square: The Declassified History - 06/01/1999 w/ postscript 2024 Jun 04, 2025
    Show notes

    Doc 1: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, A Student Demonstration of Sorts in Tiananmen Square (11/21/85)

    Doc 2: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, Government Arrests Student Demonstrators (11/25/85)

    Doc 3: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, More Student Demonstrations (12/23/85)

    Doc 4: From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, Student Demonstrations Update (12/24/86)

    Doc 5: IPAC Daily Intelligence Summary 1-87, China: Student Demonstrations (01/02/87)

    Doc 6: IPAC Daily Intelligence Summary 10-87, China: Hu Yaobang Resigns (01/17/87)

    Doc 7: Memorandum of Conversation, [George Bush] Meeting with Wan Li, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and Member of the Politburo, People’s Republic of China (05/23/89)

    Doc 8: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/0289, China: Stalemate Continues

    Doc 9: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/03/89, China: Police Use Tear Gas on Crowds

    Doc 10: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 27: Martial Law with Chinese Characteristics (06/03/89)

    Doc 11: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 28: Ten to Fifteen Thousand Armed Troops Stopped at City Perimeter by Human and Bus Barricades (06/03/89)

    Doc 12: Cable, From: Department of State, Wash DC, To: U.S. Embassy Beijing, and All Diplomatic and Consular Posts, TFCHO1: SITREP 1, 1700 EDT (06/03/89)

    Doc 13: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/04/89, China: Troops Open Fire

    Doc 14: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 32 (06/04/89)

    Doc 15: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 33 (06/04/89)

    Doc 16: Cable, From: Department of State, Wash DC, To: U.S. Embassy Beijing, China Task Force Situation Report No. 3 (06/04/89)

    Doc 17: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/05/89, China: After the Bloodbath

    Doc 18: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 35 (06/05/89)

    Doc 19: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/06/89, China: Descent into Chaos

    Doc 20: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, TFCH01--SITREP No. 37 (06/06/89)

    Doc 21: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/07/89, China: Tense Standoff Continues

    Doc 22: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, TFCH01--SITREP No. 38 (06/07/89)

    Doc 23: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/9/89, China: Uneasy Calm

    Doc 24: Department of State Intelligence Brief, "Current Situation in China: Background and Prospects" (Ca. 06/10/89)

    Doc 25: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/10/89, China: Mixed Signals on Purge

    Doc 26: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, SITREP No. 49, (06/11/89)

    Doc 27: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/14/89, China: Back to Business, But Crackdown Continues

    Doc 28: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/15/89, China: Accusation over Fang Lizhi

    Doc 29: Secretary of State's Morning Summary for 06/21/89, China: Swift Justice

    Doc 30: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, Eyewitness Account of June 4 PLA Tank Crushing 11 Students and Related Early Morning Events in Tiananmen Square (06/22/89)

    Doc 31: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, What Happened on the Night of June 3/4? (06/22/89)

    Doc 32: Cable, From: U.S. Embassy Beijing, To: Department of State, Wash DC, TFCH01: SITREP No. 65 (06/27/89)

    Doc 33: State Department document entitled "Themes" (06/29/89)

    Doc 34: State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research, "Status Report on Situation in China as of 07/ 26/89"

    Doc 35: State Department Bureau of Intelligence and Research, "China: Aftermath of the Crisis" (07/27/89)

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    #294 - Qing 29: The Conquest of Qinghai May 31, 2025
    Show notes

    While the Yongzheng Emperor attempts to get his domestic policy ducks in a row from the Forbidden City, out on the Western Frontiers, change is the only constant. Between squabbling Tibetan lamas, restless Kokonor Khans, and the ever-dangerous Dzungar Empire still on the loose out there, the new successor of the late, great Kangxi Emperor has some very big combat-boots to fill...


    Time Period Covered:

    ca. 1722-1728 CE


    Major Historical Figures: Qing Empire: Kangxi Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Xuanye) [r. 1661-1722] Yongzheng Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen) [r. 1722-1735] Prince Yinti, the Fuyuan Daijiangjun [1688-1755]
    Governor Nian Gengyao [1679-1726]
    Governor-General Yue Zhongqi [1686-1754]
    General Erentei [d. 1718]
    Funingga [d. 1728]


    Dzungar Khanate: Tsewang Rabdan, Khong Tayiji [r. 1697-1727]

    Galdan Tseren, Khong Tayiji [r. 1727-1745] General Tsering Dondup


    Tibetan Gelupa/“Yellow Hats”: 5th Dalai Lama[r. 1642-1682] 6th Dalai Lama [r. 1697]

    7th Dalai Lama [r. 1720-1757]

    sDe-pa Sangya Gyatso [1652-1705]

    Polhanas (Polhané Sönam Topgyé) [1689-1747]


    Kokonor Mongols (Khoshots):

    Güshi Khan (Torbaikhu) [r. 1642-1655]

    Lhazang Khan [r. 1700-1717] Prince Lobzang Danjin, Dalai Hongtaiji [d. 1731]


    Sources Cited:
    Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eurasia.
    Rowe, William T. China's last empire: the great Qing.

    Zelin, Madeline. “The Yung-chung reign” in The Cambridge History of China, Vol. 9: The Ch'ing Dynasty, Part 1: To 1800.

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    #293 - Qing 28: Three Treks Across Eurasia May 24, 2025
    Show notes

    Leaving behind the imperial court of Beijing, we return to the far frontiers of the northwest, where China, Tibet, Mongolia, and Russia all converge and vie for power. Glory and riches to the victors, subjugation or death for those destined to lose. Into this mix, we follow the travels of three emissaries as they cross deserts, mountains, words, and wits to ensure their sovereign emerges on top.


    Time Period Covered:

    ~1712~1724 CE


    Major Historical Figures:

    Dzungar Khannate:

    Tsewang Rabdan

    Tsarist Russia:

    Tsar Peter I

    Leon Vasielevich Izmailov

    Captain Ivan Unkovskii

    John Bell

    Governor Gragarin of Siberia

    Glazunov

    Great Qing Empire:

    The Kangxi Emperor [r. -1722]

    The Yongzheng Emperor [r. 1722-17]

    Tulisen

    Mongols:

    Ayuki Khan of the Torghuts [r. 1673-1724]

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    #292 - Qing 27: The Wonder Years May 14, 2025
    Show notes

    The Yongzheng Emperor brings Peace, Justice, & Security to his new Empire.


    Time Period Covered:

    1723-1728 CE


    Major Works Cited:

    Perdue, Peter C. China marches west: the Qing conquest of Central Eurasia.

    Qin, Han Tang (秦漢唐). 不同於戲裡說的雍正皇帝 [A different Yongzheng from the work of fiction]

    Rowe, William T. China's last empire: the great Qing.

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    #291 - Qing 26: The Cosplayer of Heaven May 07, 2025
    Show notes

    The Yongzheng Emperor's stylings:

    https://bsky.app/profile/thoc.bsky.social/post/3lnvmogqntk2g


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    With the passing of his titan of a father, the Kangxi Emperor's 4th curviving son Prince Yinzheng, will assume the Dragon Throne amidst a tumultuous succession. Amid betrayals and backstabbings, this unlikely monarch will ultimately find himself sandwiched between his father and his son - two uncontestable pillars of Chinese history. And yet, he'll still find ways to shine through, all his own...


    Time Period Covered:

    1722~1728 CE


    Major Historical Figures:

    Manchu:

    The Yongzheng Emperor (Aisin-Gioro Yinzhen) [r. 1723-35], Kangxi's 11th (4th surviving) Son

    Empress Dowager Xiaogongren [1660-1723]

    Longkodo, Commandant of the Capital Gendarmerie [d. 1728]

    Prince Yunzhi, Kangxi's 10th (3rd) Son [1677-1732]

    Prince Yinsi, Kangxi's 16th (8th) Son [1681-1726]

    Prince Yintang, Kangxi's 17th (9th) Son [1683-1726]

    Prince Yinxiang, Kangxi's 22nd (13th) Son [1686-1730]

    Prince Yunti, Kangxi's 23rd (14th) Son [1688-1755]

    O'er'tai [1680-1745]

    Hanjun:

    Chen Menglei [1650-1741]

    Nian Genglao, Sichuan-Shaanxi Governor-General [1679-1726]

    Zeng Qing [1679-1736]

    Yue Zhongqi [1686-1784]

    Lü Liuliang [1629-1683]

    Jiang Tingxi [1669-1732]

    Zhang Tingyu [1672-1755]

    Li Wei [1687-1738]

    Tian Wenjing [1662-1732]

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