The Economic Times

The Tang Dynasty never existed? Inside Chinas bizarre viral history conspiracy challenging what happened almost 1200 years back, the astronomical claims behind it and why Beijing is taking the controversy seriously

A fringe theory circulating on Chinese social media is casting doubt on the historical authenticity of the Tang dynasty. However, this notion stems from unvalidated online videos and is heavily contested by historians. With a wealth of archaeological evidence upholding the Tang's significance, Chinese authorities are actively countering these unfounded claims to safeguard the integrity of the nations historical narrative.