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A Short History of Beijing From c 12 years Create a tower of tumblingA guide to the history of Chinas capital, from before its rise to prominence as the seat of empires to the 2022 Winter Olympics. Before Chinas capital became a sprawling megacity and international center of business and culture, its fortunes fluctuated under a dozen dynasties. It has been a capital for several states, including those headed by Mongolian chiefs and the glorious Ming emperors, whose tombs can still be found on its outskirts. And before