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1. Jiedushi

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   The late Tang Dynasty (post-800 CE) was defined by the rivalry between these independent military governors. The system designed to protect the empire ultimately dismantled it. Following the death of the last effective central emperor, the Jiedushi ceased paying even nominal deference to the court in Chang'an.
   By the early 10th century, nearly all of northern China was ruled by former Jiedushi or their descendants, leading…

2. Shanghai

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   Shanghai's political history is defined by its transition from a peripheral administrative outpost during the Song Dynasty to a major international center following the Opium Wars. The city's strategic value was first recognized by Qing officials such as Li Hongzhang, who leveraged the city’s location to establish significant industrial and naval infrastructure, including the Jiangnan Arsenal [4].
   The establishment of the [Communist Party of China (CPC)](/entrie…