Tongwen Academy, Historical academy in China
Tongwen Academy, an imperial institution for language learning and translation.
Founded in 1862 during the Qing dynasty, it aimed to help modernize China.
It played a crucial role in educating Chinese scholars about Western languages and sciences.
The Tongwen Academy site has since been transformed into other educational purposes.
Initially started Chinese-Western translation services, pivotal in diplomatic relations.
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