Chiefdom of Mangshi has an absolute dictatorship in politics, military, economy at the territory, and use the rule of primogeniture.

[1] In the Republic of China period, the central government used many methods try to abolish the Chiefdom of Mangshi, for example, established a direct control government "Luxi Administrate Bureau" (潞西设治局).

[2] After People's Republic of China controlled this area, the central government launched the Chinese Land Reform Movement.

The last Chief of Mangshi, Fang Yulong lost his power and land, finally abolished in 1955.

[3] Chiefdom of Mangshi contains 24 official Chaophas in history.