Han Chinese history

Han Chinese history spans over 4,000 years, beginning with early civilizations like the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties. The Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE) established cultural foundations, unifying China and developing innovations in technology, arts, and governance. Over centuries, Chinese history includes periods of unity and fragmentation, with influential dynasties such as Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing. It saw the development of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism as guiding philosophies. Modern China emerged from imperial rule into a republic and communist state, transforming into the global power it is today, shaped by centuries of rich cultural continuity and historical change.