Qing Dynasty
“
By what right do 
they use the 
poisonous drug to injure the Chinese people? I have heard that smoking opium is strictly forbidden in your country; that is because the harm caused by opium is clearly understood. Since it is not permitted to do harm to your own country, then even less should you let it be passed on to the harm of other countries.
— 
Lin Zexu
The Qing Dynasty (清), officially the Great Qing, sometimes also known as the Qing Empire, was a big and STRONK 
Manchu-led 
Chinese dynasty, and also the last imperial Chinese dynasty. Despite being led by Manchus, the Qing dynasty adapted a Chinese name, switched to Chinese style of ruling, and proclaimed themselves as a rightful Chinese dynasty.
The Qing dynasty was very powerful during the first half of his life. At his greatest extent, the Qing dynasty is ranked the 4th biggest empire ever in history. But in the second half, a foreign strong culture (which the Chinese rarely encountered) came and beat Qing up. China had never encountered something as strong as the 
European foreign culture, as almost all the other cultures China interacted with got blended and merged with the Chinese.
History
Beginnings
The Manchus, who lived up north of 
China, saw the weakening and the instability of the once so powerful Ming Empire. So, they established themselves their own dynasty and invaded. As the invading Manchus, lead by their leader 
Nurhaci, stormed into the capital, the last Ming emperor committed suicide. The Manchus, calling themselves the "Qing" (meaning "pure"), established a new order and claiming the Mandate of Heaven. All men were forced to get a special Manchu-styled haircut called “queue” (anyone who resisted were faced with harsh punishment).
The Manchus educated themselves and the upper class. They took in Chinese culture and customs while mixing some of their own into it, and very quickly, the learned how speak the 
Han language and write the Han language. They no longer only understand simple plays, but deep philosophical works from greats such as 
Confucius as well. These were the new masters of China.
Expansion
The Qing employed the “
Eight Banners” system, a military and social structure that organized the Manchu, 
Mongol, and Han bannermen into distinct divisions. This system not only ensured military discipline but also created a sense of unity among the diverse ethnic groups under Qing control. As the Qing expanded their rule, they faced numerous challenges, including regional rebellions and resistance from loyalists of the Ming Dynasty.
For the next 150 or so years, Qing expanded and expanded. He took the 
Dzungar Khanate in 1758, and committed a genocide there because of rebellion. Around 420000 to 480000, or 70%-80% of the Dzungar population were killed, from both warfare and disease. Along with the Dzungars, Qing also took their protectorate of 
Ganden Phodrang. The Qing also conquered Taiwan because of the 
Ming remnants that lived there, but never really integrated it into their own culture.
Decline
From the 19th century, Qing began to decline. Westerners began appearing all pver Asia. 
British and other westerners tried to sell Qing modern things in trade for tea, but Qing refused, saying that he has everything he needs and doesn’t need other “weird useless gadgets”, and demanded lots of silver for tea, causing trade imbalance. Britain wasn’t happy about that, so he decided to sell opium to Qing and get the Chinese people addicted. So the Qing dynasty banned opium. Britain got mad and started a war (First Opium War), and Qing was no match for his 
superior navy. Qing was forced to pay up and had to give 
Hong Kong to Britain. After losing the Second Opium War to the Brits and the 
French and losing a bunch of land to foreigners by unequal treaties, a movement rose up, called the 
Boxer Movement, which aimed at getting rid of the foreigners. This movement was unsuccessful, got Manchuria annexed by the 
Russians and led to even more unequal treaties. Eight western nations, known as the 
Eight-Nation Alliance, teamed up to destroy Qing. Almost every member wanted Qing to be carved up except for 
America.
MORE TBA
Manchu or Chinese?
Many anti-Chinese people, such as 
Korean or 
Japanese nationalists, think that because the Manchu were not the Han Chinese ethnicity, Qing dynasty was not Chinese and China became a colony of Manchuria during that period. The truth is, the Manchus got sinicizated[1] very quickly, while adding their own culture into the mix. The Qing adapted a Chinese name, ruled in a Chinese style, and proclaimed themselves as rightfully Chinese. As the old saying goes, “A non-sinicizated dynasty could not last longer than 50 years”.
A Korean once said: “When the Qing, who had Korean blood, conquered China, they made all Chinese people go bald. Us Koreans watching that laughed until our jaws dropped.” But they are missing the fact that Korea was a vassal state of China during both the Ming and Qing dynasties.
So, is the Qing dynasty Manchu or Chinese? The answer is: both. The two does not contradict each other.
Relations
Friends
Joseon - We of cool. But he wants full independence, sometimes wants to kill me. Stay put, my tributary state.
Lanfang Republic - My good child in Southeast Asia.
Wales - I is notice yuo have dragon on yours flag.
Neutral
United States - Even though you’re a western scum, I appreciate that you opposed to cut me up into slices. Also thanks for building railways in my clay.
Enemies
Ming Dynasty - HAHAHAHA I DEFEATED YUO AND TOOK ALL OF YOUR LAND AND FIREARMS! 1644 BEST YEAR OF MY LIFE!! But why yuo commit suicide when I enter yuor capital, it was of traumatize.
British Empire - You keep giving me opiums and I keep saying no, NOW YOU GOT ME ON OPIUMS AND WENT BAD.
Eight-Nation Alliance - Stupid west people is so evil. They rob my clay and silver!
Republic of China - YOU STUPID IDIOT! OVER 5000+ YEARS OF DYNASTY WIPED OUT! WHAT IS CHINA NOW, A PATHETIC MESS OF WARLORDS?! THIS IS ALL THANKS TO YOU STUPID WESTERNIZATION ATTEMPTS!
Bogd Khanate of Mongolia - Took advantage of my downfallings and seceded from me. At least my 
successor tried to claim yuo back.
Dzungar Khanate - Yuo dare rebel against me? A genocide will teach yuo a lesson, subhuman! I will show no mercy and will only save the old and the weak.
How to draw
- Draw a ball.
- Draw a blue dragon in the middle with white scales.
- Add some blue and red clouds around the ball.
- Add eyes and done!
| Color Name | HEX | |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | #FAD83D | |
| Blue | #14005F | |
| Dark Blue | #095DAE | |
| Red | #BC1D11 | |
Notes
- ↑
Sinicization, a process by which non-Chinese societies or groups are acculturated or assimilated into Chinese culture, particularly the language, societal norms, culture, and ethnic identity of the Han Chinese—the largest ethnic group of China.
