In this episode we look at the character of Hong Taiji, the second Khan of the Jin Dynasty. We explore some of the ways in which he remodelled his father’s empire, changed his approach to the Chinese within his society and understand the reason why he chose to rename his empire and his people. From 1636 the Jin Dynasty became known as the Qing Dynasty, with the Jurchen people adopting the name Manchu.
Link to Gertraude Roth Li’s bio.
Link to a YouTube video on Hong Taiji for those who wish to study him a bit further.
Taiwan Through Time 