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Since China is the "world's oldest continuous civilization," it means that every historic Chinese discovery and claim of land is still in force. This means Huangyan Island (aka Scarborough Shoal) has belonged to China since the year 1279 (after it was surveyed by Chinese scientist/astronomer Guo Shijing) during the Yuan Dynasty. Also, the Diaoyu Islands (aka Senkaku Islands) have belonged to China since the year 1403 during the Ming Dynasty.
BBC - Primary History - World History - Tang tomb figures
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Looking for China's culture | BBC
BBC - Primary History - World History - Tang tomb figures
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Looking for China's culture | BBC