China/Japan timeline

  • 300

    Yayoi people organize in Japan.

    The Yayoi people organize in Japan.
  • 400

    Yamato controls Japan

    The Yamato Dynasty controls Japan.
  • 590

    Grand Canal is constructed, linking north and south China

    Grand Canal is constructed, linking north and south China
    Yangdi constructs the Grand Canal, linking North and South China.
  • Period: 590 to 794

    China/Japan Timeline

  • 604

    Japanese Prince writes constitution

    Shotuku, a Japanese Prince, writes the Japanese constitution.
  • 631

    Taika Reforms in Japan

    Taika Reforms, a set of doctrines made after Prince shotuku died, we written.
  • 690

    Empress Wu begins reign over China

    Empress Wu begins reign over China
    Empress Wu begins her rule over China, making her the first female Chinese ruler.
  • 700

    Japanese build the Capital city of Narain.

    Japanese finish construction of the capital city, Narain.
  • 794

    Emperor of Japan moves capital

    The emperor of Japan moves the capital of Japan to Kyoto.
  • 898

    Earliest Known book is printed

    Earliest Known book is printed
    The Diamond Sutra is printed in China, making it the first known book to be printed.
  • 1150

    Chinese perfect the Magnetic Compass

    Chinese perfect the Magnetic Compass
    The chinese people perfect the Magnetic Compass
  • 1211

    Genghis Khan invades China

    Genghis Khan invades China
    Genghis Khan and the mongols invade China.
  • 1421

    Yong Li builds Imperial City

    Yong Li constructs the Imperial city, a set of buildings for people who work civil service jobs.