The ancient history of China began in the Xia Dynasty before 2200 BC and ended in the Opium War in 1840.

Features: Ancient history was characterized by slave society and feudal society, and self-sufficient agricultural economic model.

The modern history is 1840- 1949 (divided into democratic revolution period and new democracy period by 19 19).

Features: semi-colonial and semi-feudal society, eliminating exploitation at home and resisting aggression abroad.

Modern history: 1949 to present

Features: The people are masters of their own affairs, building a socialist country and taking the road with China characteristics.