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3 unusual facts about History of Sino-Russian relations


History of Sino-Russian relations

Mao's most radical supporters, who became known as 'the Gang of Four', gradually eliminated most of Mao's rivals throughout his twenty-seven years in power.

In 1466/73 Afanasy Nikitin made a journey southeast to India and left an interesting account.

Setkul Ablin, a Central Asian in the Russian service travelled to Peking in 1655,1658 and 1668.


History of Sino-Japanese relations

Fried fish or meatballs (such as Satsuma age) are also traditionally from Southern China (mainly Zhejiang and Fujian).

The use of Chinese model of Imperial government ceased by the tenth century, overtaken by traditional Japanese clan and family rivalries (Soga-Mononobe, Taira-Minamoto).

During that time, Ming granted Hideyoshi the title as "King of Japan" as withdrawal conditions, but Hideyoshi felt it insulted the Emperor of Japan and demanded concessions including the daughter of the Wanli emperor.

Noodle dishes (such as Hakata Ramen) and clay-pot casseroles are also Chinese influences.


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