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In 960, [[Zhao Kuangyin]], a general of the Later Zhou, established the [[Song Dynasty]], which saw the reunification of China's territory. With a history of 300 years and 18 emperors, the dynasty spanned two periods: the '''Northern Song''' from 960 to 1126, basing its capital in [[Kaifeng]]; and the [[Southern Song]] after Kaifeng was occupied by the Jin forces, with the capital moved in 1127 to Lin'an (in present-day [[Hangzhou]]). The [[Song Dynasty]] saw great growth in the economy, arable land and agricultural production, as well as technological innovations in porcelain, textiles, papermaking, shipbuilding and mining. Booming trade brought progress in the financial industry. Paper currency started to circulate, and foreign trade also flourished. Confucianism experienced resurgence in the form of Neo-Confucianism. New literary forms represented by ci poetry pushed Chinese culture to new heights. Even as the Song was enjoying its cultural prosperity, it was greatly threatened by the [[Jin Dynasty]] founded by the Jurchens. In 1126, the Northern Song Dynasty was ended after its capital Kaifeng was seized by the Jin army.

[[File:The busy streets of Bianliang,capital of the Northern Song Dynasty.jpg|thumb|The busy streets of Bianliang,capital of the Northern Song Dynasty]]
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