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Wei Jin period

The Wei Jin period (220-420 AD) was a time of significant political change and cultural development in China. It marked the transition from the Wei Dynasty to the Jin Dynasty, shortly after the country experienced division into northern and southern regions. This era saw the rise of influential philosophers like Confucian scholars, the flourishing of arts such as poetry and painting, and advances in technology. Despite political instability, it was a time of rich artistic expression and intellectual growth, shaping Chinese culture and thought for centuries to come.