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Yangtze River

Also known as Yangtze

The Yangtze is the longest river in China and in Asia, flowing from the Tibetan plateau east to the sea at Shanghai. Its basin became China's economic heartland, producing rice, silk, tea and other goods. It served as the principal commercial artery of the Qing Empire, the defensive barrier of the Southern Song Dynasty, and the base from which the Ming founder rose to power.

Yangtze River
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Mentioned in 28 state histories

State of DengState of SuiState of HuangState of Xu (Huaiyi)State of BaState of WuKingdom of HengshanDong'ouChengjiaEastern WuCheng HanEastern Jinand 16 more

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