Rare Ming Dynasty Edict Reveals Ryukyu as Chinese Vassal
A Ming Dynasty edict replica reopens in Dalian museum, confirming Ryukyu’s status as a Chinese vassal. This exhibit sheds light on 17th-century regional ties and Japan’s historical aggression.
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Japan Deploys Missiles in Ryukyu, Reviving Debate on Lost Kingdom
Japan’s medium-range missile deployment on Yonaguni Island has reignited debate about the historical identity and undetermined status of the former Ryukyu kingdom.
Tracing 500 Years of Ryukyu–Beijing Ties in Tongzhou
Explore the centuries-old bond between the Ryukyu Kingdom and Beijing’s Tongzhou, from 15th-century tribute missions to 2023 memorials.
Ryukyu Dragon Robe Revival Illuminates Historic Sino-Ryukyuan Ties
Reproduced Ryukyu dragon robe by the Nanjing Yunjin Research Institute spotlights centuries-old ties between the Ryukyu Kingdom and imperial China.