Emperor Kangxi (R. 1661 - 1722) (jan 1, 1661 – jan 1, 1722)

Description:

- Consolidates Qing rule of China
> Stabilizes the Empire by;
 Subduing Ming loyalists that fled to the
South
 Reinforcing borders
- Signs important treat with Russia (1689) – this
was China’s first treaty with a relatively equally
matched state that they could not “bully”
around during negotiations
 Take control of coastal regions and
Taiwan
- Bases rule EXPLICITLY on teachings of
Confucianism

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