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Lu Ban Hui: Guilds and Sacrificial Organizations in Beijing during Qing Dynasty and early Republican Period ZHAO Shi-Yu, DENG Qing-Ping 2001, 0(1): 1-12.  Abstract ( )   PDF (1195KB) ( )   Cooperation in work and shared beliefs among different trades facilitated the organization of the Lu Ban Hui. The Lu Ban Hui was further integrated through its sacrificial rites. This was different from European guilds, but like European guilds these Chinese organizations eventually collapsed. By investigating the Lu Ban Hui in Dong Yue Temple this article reveals social development during the Qing dynasty and early Republican Period. Related Articles | Metrics

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Research on Da Hang in Jiangnan in the Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasty HAO Bing-Jian 2001, 0(1): 13-26.  Abstract ( )   PDF (1352KB) ( )   Da Hang: was an organization of roughnecks that first appeared in Jiangnan during the late Ming and early Qing. The appearance of the Da Hang was related to a sharp increase in the floating population, the prosperity of market towns, the changing social structure, the “violent” demands of gentry landlords, and the rise of mercenary system, among other factors. Although the Da Hang belong to the darker side of society, but it also revealed the development of commodity economy in Jiangnan. Related Articles | Metrics

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Ascendancy of Merchants is Shanxi Peoples and the Appearance of Chaste Widow and Worthy Daughters-in-law in the Qing Dynasty AN Jie-Sheng 2001, 0(1): 27-34.  Abstract ( )   PDF (740KB) ( )   Large numbers of chaste widow and worthy daughters-in-law appeared in thee records of Shanxi province in Qing Dynasty. This important phenomenon was closely related to the ascendancy of merchants in Shanxi. Most of Shanxi businessmen who engaged in trade usually left their wives at home alone. As pitied victims, most of them independently cared for parents and raised their children without the help of their husbands. In this way, they contributed greatly to the stabilization of the whole society. Related Articles | Metrics

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Inland River Transportation in Jiangnan in the Qing Dynasty CHENG Fei-Fei, ZENG Huan-Qi, SONG Pu-Zhang 2001, 0(1): 35-41.  Abstract ( )   PDF (631KB) ( )   There is an ancient Chinese saying regarding the great importance of water transportation in South China:“Horses in the north, boats in the south.”Due to the scarcity of historical material on the use of river transportation during the Qing, this article will examine documents related to inland river piracy to explore the use of waterborne transportation in Jiangnan. Related Articles | Metrics

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Shanxi Businessmen and Tea Culture in the Late Qing Dynasty LI San-Mou, ZHANG Wei 2001, 0(1): 42-48.  Abstract ( )   PDF (684KB) ( )   In the late Qing Shanxi businessman planted tea, studied the cultivation of tea, organized its transportation and sale, established processing industries with capitalist characteristics. At the same time, for their own benefit and the benefit of the nation, they fought against domestic and foreign reactionary forces and greatly promoted the diffusion and development of tea culture in China. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Tariff Bureau of Chongwenmen in Qing Dynasty CEN Da-Li 2001, 0(1): 49-57.  Abstract ( )   PDF (798KB) ( )   The Tariff Bureau of Chongwenmen, which was under the direct control of the Qing government, collected commodity taxes an most goods import into Beijing. This paper investigates the establishment and activities of the bureau, especially the kinds of the dutiable goods, amount of tax collected and the regulation of the tax. Related Articles | Metrics

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The Jiangnan Case during the Yongzheng Reign HU Zhong-Liang 2001, 0(1): 58-64.  Abstract ( )   PDF (723KB) ( )   Based on primary archival sources, this paper investigates the Jiangnan Case that took place in the seventh and eighth years of the Yongzheng reign. It also addresses the establishment of legal precedents during the Yongzheng reign, the mood of adherents to the Ming dynasty and the social conditions in Jiangnan. Related Articles | Metrics

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Russian Diplomatic Missions to China in the Late Ming and Early Qing ZHANG Jian 2001, 0(1): 65-72.  Abstract ( )   PDF (744KB) ( )   This paper investigates Ivan Petlin’s diplomatic mission to China in 1618, which was the first Russian delegation to visit China. Examining the historical background of the mission, the number of delegates, their itinerary and the length of their journey. The article also evaluates the content and value of Petlin’s account of the mission and assess the repercussions and impact of Petlin’s visit to China. Related Articles | Metrics

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Li Hongzhang’s Diplomatic Activities during the Sino-French War GUAN Wei 2001, 0(1): 73-79.  Abstract ( )   PDF (566KB) ( )   Li Hongzhang was actively engaged in foreign affairs during the Sino-French war. Disagreeing with the popular view, this paper holds that Li did not insist on making peace throughout the war. The changes in Li’s position at different stages of the war were closely related to the views of the Qing court. Li did not determine policy; rather he executed the decisions of the central government. Related Articles | Metrics

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A New Perspective on Modern China GOU Kou-Xiong-San 2001, 0(1): 80-84.  Abstract ( )   PDF (367KB) ( )   This article begins by introducing a several approaches to understanding modern Chinese society, the invasion of capitalism, pursuit of modern civilization and the corruption of Qing dynasty that have been used to analyze the character of Chinese Civilization. The author adopts an endogenous development view to interpret the modern and contemporary Chinese history in terms of the special characteristics of Chinese civilization. Related Articles | Metrics

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Applying Pre-Qin Classics of Philosophy to Textual Criticism in the School of Empirical Research LIU Zhong-Hua 2001, 0(1): 85-94.  Abstract ( )   PDF (1077KB) ( )   The main objects of Qianlong and Jiaqing Textual Criticism were the Confucian Classics and ancient history. Because of the Pre-Qin classics of philosophy were closely related to the Confucian Classics, they became an important reference and source of corroboration in textual research and studies on ancient history. The use of Pre-Qin classics of philosophy in textual research was an important methodology of Qianlong and Jiaqing era textual criticism. Related Articles | Metrics