Manchu Identity "code" and the Dual Construction of Tribes: the Historical Evolution of the Manchu Nation Since the 16th Century
by Xu Kai
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The Manchus (now known as the Manchus) are one of the oldest ethnic groups in the Chinese nation. In the early 16th century, on the basis of Jurchen Jianzhou, some ethnic groups such as Jurchen tribes, Mongols, Koreans, and Nikan (Han people) were absorbed to form a new Manchu national community. The "Eight Banners Genealogy of Manchu Clan" is an "imperial" code of organization, culture, and psychological identity of Manchu tribes. It demonstrates that Manchuria "is the foundation of the country" and provides the basis for "the first worship of Manchuria." The Manchu aristocrats not only adhered to the characteristics of their own nation and implemented "Manchuization" for new members; at the same time, they promoted "Han culture" and continued the unity of Chinese civilization, achieving the dual construction of their tribe. The major adjustment of cultural strategy was the key to the Qing Dynasty's ability to maintain its rule for more than two and a half centuries.
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