Ancient China began as a group of isolated communities during the Stone Age and eventually grew into a formidable empire.

“Has history ever known a long march to equal ... What is new: Rural or urban, they’re all getting older. China is aging. This is the next huge sociological revolution rattling the nation.

Others all have relations with the Chinese government ... revolution brought down the decaying dynasty, concluding China’s imperial history. The revolution created the Republic of China (ROC ...