High Qing era

Improvements in literacy also took place during this period, and the territory of China was greatly expanded north and west compared to the previous Ming dynasty.

During the High Qing, the trend of imitating Chinese artistic traditions, known as chinoiserie, gained great popularity in Europe due to the rise in trade with China and the broader current of Orientalism.

During Qianlong's reign, the Qing empire expanded to its furthest extent and saw the creation of more classic works of literature such as the Dream of the Red Chamber and Complete Library of the Four Treasuries.

The unique and unprecedented ruling techniques of these emperors, and the emphasis on multiculturalism[4] fostered the productivity and success of the High Qing era.

The economic base and living standards of Qing China experienced a stark improvement during the 18th century, driven by increases in both agricultural output and trade volumes, it saw a tripling of its population.

[9] Scholars also describe the period up to the High Qing era as a second commercial revolution, which was even more transformative than the first that occurred earlier during the Song dynasty.

The main purpose for this was to start teaching their sons to read and write as young as possible to better prepare them for the civil service examinations in their intended futures.