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  Empress Dowager Cixi - Chinese Culture
Not much is known about Cixi's youth as it was forbidden for a long time to speak of any person in the royal family prior to their entrance into the Forbidden City.
Cixi orchestrated the rise of her sister's three-year-old son, Guangxu, to the throne.
His father was established a regent, with a promise to Cixi that he would follow her.
www.bellaonline.com /articles/art28654.asp   (858 words)

  
  Empress Dowager Cixi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cixi was purchased by Huizheng to become a servant maid for his house, but soon enough her beauty was such that she was adopted by Huizheng, and became part of the Yehe-Nara clan.
Cixi was perceived by the majority in modern China to have sidelined the naive and candid Ci'an and ruled as a sole authority in her need for power.
Cixi enjoyed boating on the lake at the Summer Palace, walks through the gardens and grounds of the Palace (actually the Imperial family rode in sedan chairs so the eunuchs did the majority of the walking), and presentations of Chinese opera in the Summer Palace Opera house.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Empress_Dowager_Cixi   (3474 words)

  
 EMPRESS DOWAGER CIXI FACTS AND INFORMATION
Cixi was born in a family of Han_Chinese farmers, the Wang family, and was given the name Xiaoqian.
Cixi was interred amidst the Eastern_Qing_Tombs (清東陵), 125 kilometers/75 miles east of Beijing, in the Dingdongling (定東陵) tomb complex (literally: the "Tombs east of the Dingling tomb"), along with Empress_Dowager_Ci'an.
Cixi enjoyed boating on the lake at the Summer Palace, walks through the gardens and grounds of the Palace (actually the Imperial family rode in sedan_chairs so the eunuchs did the majority of the walking), and presentations of Chinese_opera in the Summer Palace Opera house.
www.palfacts.com /Empress_Dowager_Cixi   (3361 words)

  
 Empress Dowager Cixi -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cixi was born in a family of (Click link for more info and facts about Han Chinese) Han Chinese farmers, the Wang family, and was given the name Xiaoqian.
Cixi died on November 15, 1908, after having installed (Click link for more info and facts about Puyi) Puyi as the new emperor of the (The last imperial dynasty of China (from 1644 to 1912) which was overthrown by revolutionaries; during the Qing dynasty China was ruled by the Manchu) Qing Dynasty on November 14.
The traditional view is that Cixi was a devious (A cruel and oppressive dictator) despot who maintained a deathgrip on what little power she had until that power faded out completely.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/e/em/empress_dowager_cixi.htm   (2423 words)

  
 Cixi - Signifiance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cixi is often portrayed as a destroyer, someone who was ruthless and blind, greedy and destructive to the ultimate fate of the dynasty she led.
Cixi’s skills repertoire included a willingness to learn new things as exemplified in her early career by her literacy and her apprenticeship with the Emperor in his administrative duties.
Cixi’s growing vanity and desire to remain at the top, were liabilities in an age where vision was needed towards the end of the century.
www.lcsc.edu /modernchina/Cixi4.htm   (615 words)

  
 Ningbo Today
Cixi City is located in the east of Zhejiang Province and on the south shore of Hangzhou Bay.
Cixi is the choicest littoral city for investment in China in the 21st century.
Cixi Economic Development Zone of Zhejiang Province set up in November 1993, with the approval of Zhejiang Provincial Government, is a comprehensive economic development zone with industry, science, business services and residence together.
www.calstatela.edu /centers/apbi/ningbo/english/region-cixi.htm   (681 words)

  
 Emperor Guangxu   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As the nephew of Cixi, at the age of 4, Zaitian was chose as the emperor after the previous emperor's death.
Cixi adopted the boy as her son so that she could act as regent and dominate the government as she had since 1861.
Empress Dowager Cixi was outraged and with the support of conservative officials, she cruelly suppressed this reform movement and confined the young emperor to his palace for about 10 years.
www.travelchinaguide.com /intro/history/known/guangxu.htm   (321 words)

  
 Riverworld PBEM: Cixi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cixi (the Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi, aka Pinyin Cixi aka Hsiao-Ch'in aka Hsien Hang-hou)
Cixi was born in Peking on November 29, 1835.
Cixi won't be the "life of the party"; though she'd strive to be the center of attention.
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 Encyclopedia: Empress Dowager Cixi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In the context of international relations and diplomacy, power (sometimes clarified as international power, national power, or state power) is the ability of one state to influence or control other states.
Soon after Emperor Xianfeng died in 1861, Cixi along with Empress Ci'an(慈安太后)became regents for the boy.
At her death in 1908, Cixi was given a posthumous name which combined her honorific names with new names added just after her death.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Empress-Dowager-Cixi   (7977 words)

  
 Cixi Qiantang Guo Mai Hotel: Rates on Cixi Qiantang Guo Mai Hotel on Travelocity.com
Cixi Qiantang Guo Mai Hotel: Rates on Cixi Qiantang Guo Mai Hotel on Travelocity.com
It is located in the center of Cixi city, which is business, shopping and diplomatic precinct and most convenient for either business or leisure travelers.
The 111 guestrooms in this three star hotel include standard rooms, deluxe suites, and a Presidential Suite and all are equipped with air-conditioning, IDD, satellite TV, mini bar, internet access and a safety box.
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 Cixi_full
Cixi was unhappy about these changes, but she stayed aside and “allowed the emperor to make enemies” (Walsh).
Then, Cixi found out that Kuang was planning to strip her of what power she still had, and she had him locked up to keep him from doing so.
Cixi fled from the city with the emperor, and went to Sian.
faculty.rmwc.edu /fwebb/buck/jlstrohacker/Cixi_full.html   (1263 words)

  
 Discovering China: Movers & Shakers
Even during her early years, Empress Cixi proved to be strong-willed.
Cixi was elevated from total obscurity to the centre political stage of China as a figure of unique importance to the survival of the dynasty.
Empress Cixi died on the fifteenth of November 1908.
library.thinkquest.org /26469/movers-and-shakers/cixi.html   (838 words)

  
 Cixi - Life History (1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Cixi (1835-1908), also known as Empress Xiao Qin, or Yehonala in Manchurian, is often seen as the Dragon Lady stereotype of the Chinese woman with power.
Cixi was born on 29 November 1835, to a Manchu family of the Bordered Blue Banner.
Cixi’s rise to power took place against a backdrop of dynastic decline, in the midst of local uprisings such as the Taiping and Nien Rebellions, and increasing foreign pressures.
www.lcsc.edu /modchin/Cixi1.htm   (738 words)

  
 Empress Dowager Cixi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
At first, she was made a concubine of the fifth rank and after she gave birth to a son, the only son of the emperor, she was made a concubine of the second rank.
Cixi then became the empress dowager and began to seize power and handler the state affairs.
Empress Dowager Cixi died in the Forbidden City at the age of 73.
www.travelchinaguide.com /intro/history/known/cixi.htm   (311 words)

  
 Cixi --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - Your gateway to all Britannica has to offer!
After the emperor's death, Cixi joined a triumviral regency that governed in the name of her son, who was only 6 at his accession.
During that period the Taiping and Nian rebellions were put down and the government was briefly revitalized.
When Cixi's son died in 1875, Cixi violated the laws of succession and had her adoptive nephew enthroned.
concise.britannica.com /ebc/article-9360875?tocId=9360875   (180 words)

  
 TZU-HSI: THE DOWAGER EMPRESS OF CHINA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Tz'u-hsi or Cixi: The Dowager Empress of China
Tzu-Hsi (pronounced "Tsoo Shee"), or Cixi, was one of the most formidable women in modern history.
It is sad to see that what 2 or 3 "journalists" wrote a 100 years ago knowing exactly that is was a lie is still believed to be the official version; what they wrote in their personal diary was very different....
www.kings.edu /womens_history/tzuhsi.html   (2124 words)

  
 Royalty.nu - Chinese History - Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi or Cixi
Tzu Hsi (pronounced "Tsoo Shee" and spelled Cixi in Pinyin) was born on November 29, 1835.
Little is known about her background, but according to some accounts her father was a captain in the banner corps that guarded the emperor's home, the Forbidden City.
Dragon of Heaven: The Memoirs of the Last Empress of China by David Bouchard, illustrated by Zhong-Yang Huang.
www.royalty.nu /Asia/China/TzuHsi.html   (3019 words)

  
 Introduction of Ningbo Sun Industrial Corporation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Under the leadership of the chairman, Ma Xinyang, the company has been developing new projects, with excellent quality, and strict management systems.
Cixi Sun Textile Apparatus Co., Ltd, Cixi Xinyang Electronics Co., Ltd, Cixi Sun Plastic and Hardware Co., Ltd., Ningbo Sun Tourist Goods Co.,Ltd., Ningbo Sun Electronics Technology Co.,Ltd., Charlimi Manufacturing Corporation, Singapore Smartkey International Technology Pte.
Yarn feeding units for knitting machines, (which were developed by Cixi Sun Textile Apparatus Co., Ltd) have taken up the whole of the Chinese domestic market, and have been appointed to be a Chinese National Momentous new product, approval by the "National Torch Plan Project".
www.nbsun.com /about.htm   (563 words)

  
 - SHOP.COM
The Empress Dowager Cixi (1835 - 1908) brought destruction to the Qing Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in the long history of China.
Written with remarkable charm and verve, this book is a delightful exploration of the history of her extraordinary life and long reign, relating both historical facts and apochryphal anecdotes about her private affairs.
All other designated trademarks, copyrights and brands are the property of their respective owners.
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 Gaskets & Seals
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However, packing impregnated with lubricants is recommended for use with reciprocating pumps or for sealing in places where linear velocity is up to 10m/s.
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 Cixi China hotels & travel information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
For information about travelling to Cixi or for destination guides about other cities in China, go to our Travel Guides page.
Information about hotels in Cixi, China is subject to change at very short notice and confirmation of its accuracy should be sought whenever possible.
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 Accommodation in Cixi China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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Luxury, business, bargain or discount accommodation in Cixi.
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 Cixi Discount Hotel Reservations & Cheap Hotels-hotel-room-deals.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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Our customer service representatives are available 24 hour a day to answer questions and provide any necessary assistance regarding your hotel booking.
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 Cixi Hotels - Discount Hotels in Cixi China   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
For business and leisure travelers looking for Cixi hotels at a great price, Via Destinations offers excellent discounts; from charming but cheap budget hotels to luxury accommodations to great downtown hotels, airport hotels and suburban alternatives.
Via provides excellent hotel information including photos, amenities and hotel ratings to help you find the right hotel at the right price.
To search all hotels in Cixi, select your dates and click "Search", or find the hotel of your choice in our Cixi hotel listing below.
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 Cixi, China : Cixi Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
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 The Dowager Empress Cixi, Tzu Hsi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
This painting was painted by Hubert Vos, the Dutch American painter, whose painting was presented to Empress Cixi at her seventy-first birthday.
Her Chinese name may be rendered, or translated in two different ways.
her name is "Tzu Hsi." The new way to render her name (by pinyin) is "Cixi."
www.chinapage.com /biography/cixi.html   (162 words)

  
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