The dynasty greatly expanded its capital Xingwang Fu (Chinese: 興王府; pinyin: Xìngwáng Fǔ; Jyutping: Hing1wong4 Fu2, present-day Guangzhou).

Liu Yin was named regional governor and military officer by the Tang court in 905.

During the late 9th century as the Tang dynasty weakened, local Vietnamese lords began taking control of its domain in Jinghai (northern Vietnam).

Through the 960s and 970s, the Song increased its influence in the south until finally it was able to force the Southern Han dynasty to submit to its rule in 971.

Liu Yan (劉龑 liú yǎn) after 926 Bailong (白龍 bái lóng) 925–928 Dayou (大有 dà yǒu) 928–941 Too tedious thus not used when referring to this sovereign Qianhe (乾和 qiàn hé) 943–958