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In Search of Manchuria: Introducing “The Words of the Emperor”

Originally posted Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Formerly an official state language during the Qing Dynasty, China’s last imperial dynasty, the Manchu language is now on the verge of extinction. There are more than 10 million ethnic Manchus in China, yet fewer than 20 native speakers remain. Introducing…In Search of Manchuria For those who have followed… Read More In Search of Manchuria: Introducing “The Words of the Emperor”