The Epic of Gan-Po: A Deep Dive into the Millennium of Jiangxi's Administrative Evolution

Yuzhang Commandery, Jiujiang Commandery, Jiangzhou, Jiangnan West Circuit, Chaisang County, Xunyang County, Huichang County, Ruichang City, Jiujiang Prefecture, Linjiang Military Prefecture Do you know where the name “Jiangxi” comes from? The answer lies in 733 AD. That year, Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty divided the empire into fifteen circuits. One of them was called the “Jiangnan West Circuit.” Later, “Jiangnan West Circuit” was shortened to “Jiangxi.” A province’s name, derived from an administrative division made over a thousand years ago. ...

June 9, 2026 · 5 min · 870 words · ChinaRoots 团队

The Great Migration: A Deep Study of the 'Top 100 Surnames' Entering Taiwan and Clan Reclamation

Chengtian Prefecture, Taipei Prefecture, Zhuluoshan, Changhua, Hsinchu, Lin Pi Pu, Dajiala, Baijie, Luerhmen, Anping, Keelung, Tamsui Did you know that 1 in every 9 people in Taiwan is surnamed Chen? This is not a joke. According to the 1956 census, the top 100 surnames in Taiwan account for approximately 97% of the total population. 97% means that almost anyone you meet on the street in Taiwan likely has one of these 100 surnames. ...

June 8, 2026 · 4 min · 690 words · ChinaRoots 团队