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楊 (Yu, Yang) clan: From emperor to journalist

The 楊 (Yu in Hokkien, Yang in Mandarin) clan is the eighth most populous in China. The first 楊 in China was the youngest son of Emperor Zhou Xuan Wang (周宣王) of late Western Zhou (西周) Dynasty (11th century -771 BC) named Shang Fu (尚父). He was conferred the title and territory at 楊, a […]