Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 BC) (jan 1, 220 BC – jan 1, 206)

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207 BC: The first Han Emperor, Gaozu, establishes the Chinese Civil Service to help run the government.

104 BC: Emperor Wu defines the Taichu calendar which will remain the Chinese calendar throughout history.

8 - 22 AD: The Xin Dynasty overthrows the Han Dynasty for a short period of time.

2 AD: A government census is taken. The size of the Chinese Empire is estimated at 60 million people.

105 AD: Paper is invented by Imperial court official Cai Lun.

208 AD: Battle of Red Cliffs.

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