History is not solely shaped by adults, and throughout its 5,000-year history, China has seen its share of influential young figures.
From boy emperors to philosopher prodigies, pivotal events in Chinese history have from time to time been led by individuals who were still children or teenagers when they held positions of authority.
Below are three of the most notable young figures in Chinese history.
Xiang Tuo
Two famous stone carvings from the Han dynasty (206 BC-220) feature the great philosophers of ancient China. In these depictions, while eminent figures such as Confucius and Laozi are present, a young boy stands at the centre, capturing everyone’s attention.
