Chinese Imperial Government

The Chinese Imperial Government was the centralized authority of China's emperors, who ruled as supreme leaders from ancient times until the early 20th century. It was characterized by a hierarchical bureaucracy staffed by officials selected through examinations and merit. The government maintained social order, collected taxes, and controlled the military and economy. The emperor was seen as the "Son of Heaven," with divine authority. Over centuries, various dynasties (like the Ming and Qing) adapted and evolved the imperial system, maintaining stability and continuity, but eventually faced internal challenges and external pressures that led to its decline and the end of imperial rule in the early 1900s.