1689 · Treaty of Nerchinsk
Age 15
The first treaty between China and Russia was the Treaty of Nerchinsk (August 27, 1689). The treaty stated that Russia was allowed to keep the region between the Argun River and Lake Baikal, while China would get the area north of the Amur River through the Stanovoy Range.
1698 · Marco Polo Bridge
Age 24
The Luguo Bridge, commonly called the Marco Polo Bridge, completed construction in 1698. The total length of the bridge is 266.5 meters, and it has a width of 9.3 meters. The original bridge had been completed back in 1192. The Kangxi Emperor ordered the reconstruction of the bridge, primarily in response to extreme flooding that had caused damage. Centuries later, Marco Polo would praise the structure, leading to its current nickname.
1701 · Battle of Dartsedo
Age 27
The Qing Dynasty and Tibetan armies fought against each other on January 28, 1701, during the Battle of Dartsedo (a border town in southwest China). After Tibetans had killed several Qing soldiers and destroyed bridges, the Emperor responded by sending over 2000 Manchu Bannermen to attack the city from 3 different directions. The Qing forces quickly overpowered the garrison and then slaughtered most of the men in the town. Tibet would fall under Qing rule by 1720.