Vietnam under Chinese rule
Four historical periods when Vietnam was ruled by Chinese dynasties
Vietnam under Chinese rule
Vietnam under Chinese rule or Bắc thuộc (北屬 lit. 'belonging to the north') (111 BC–939 AD, 1407–1428 AD) refers to four historical periods during which several portions of modern-day northern and central Vietnam were governed by successive Chinese dynasties. Vietnamese historiography traditionally dates the beginning of this period to 111 BC, when the Han dynasty annexed Nanyue (Vietnamese: Nam Việt). Chinese control continued in various forms until 939 AD, when the Ngô dynasty was established, marking the end of what is usually referred to as the main phase of Chinese rule. A later period of occupation by the Ming dynasty from 1407 AD to 1428 AD is often treated as a distinct episode. Notably, parts of Vietnam were under Chinese rule for longer than several territories that now form the modern provinces of China, underlining the longevity and depth of Chinese influence in the region over many centuries. The historiography of this period has become a subject of scholarly debate, particularly...
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