China’s Youth Has a Problem With History Too
Summary
A conspiracy theory claiming the Tang dynasty (618-907) in China never existed gained popularity online before Chinese authorities moved quickly to stop it. The government and state media worked to remove posts spreading this idea and promoted evidence from historians and archaeologists to prove the Tang dynasty was real.Key Facts
- The Tang dynasty is an important historical period in China known for arts and culture.
- A viral online theory claimed the Tang dynasty was fabricated using false historical records.
- The theory started on Chinese social media platform Bilibili and spread on Weibo.
- Chinese officials and scholars responded by removing related posts and providing factual information.
- The government is concerned that false history may weaken the Communist Party’s authority.
- The Tang dynasty's existence is supported by extensive records and foreign accounts.
- The conspiracy tapped into nationalist ideas about ethnic purity among some Han Chinese.
- China’s long history includes many ruling groups from different ethnic backgrounds, not just Han Chinese.
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