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Chao K'uang-yin stages a coup in China and proclaims himself Emperor T'ai-tsu, establishing the Sung dynasty, which remains in power until 1279. During the Sung period Chinese trade goods such as porcelain and steel become world famous. During his reign, which lasts until 976, T'ai-tsu begins the reunification of the Chinese empire.
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