China's Most Dangerous Dinner: The Hongmen Banquet Explained | Silk and Steel
The Qin Dynasty has fallen, but the struggle for China has only just begun.In this episode of the Silk & Steel Chinese History Series, Carl Zha and JJ explore one of the most dramatic turning points in Chinese history: the events that lead to the legendary Hongmen Banquet (鸿门宴).After Liu Bang peacefully enters the Qin capital and wins over local officials through restraint and political skill, the powerful Xiang Yu arrives with overwhelming military force. Their rivalry culminates in a banquet that becomes one of the most famous political encounters in Chinese civilization—a meeting filled…
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