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China has a long and complex history that dates back thousands of years. The earliest known civilization in the area that is now China is the Xia dynasty, which, according to legends, is said to have emerged around 2100 BC.
However, the first historical dynasty that is widely recognized is the Shang dynasty, which began around 1600 BC. China as a centralized state really began to take shape under the Qin dynasty, which was established in 221 BC. The name "China" itself comes from the Qin dynasty.
So, although the history of China is thousands of years old, one could say that it emerged as a political entity around 221 BC.
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