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Qing Dynasty (Chinese: 清朝; Pinyin: Qīngcháo; Manchu: Daicing Gurun) was a dynasty established by the Manchus, a Tungusic people native to East Asia. Originating from the northeastern steppes of Manchuria, the Manchus crossed the Great Wall of China and entered Beijing in the mid-17th century, replacing the Ming Dynasty. This shift in power marked a long-term transformation that significantly altered China’s ethnic and demographic structure. An Engraving from the Qing Dynasty (Metropolitan Museum