tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013145818393338825.post5911520589018638929..comments2023-12-23T14:13:20.244+11:00Comments on Women of History: Chinese Actress Liu Xiaoqing on Playing Empress WuMelisendehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06337295187948663310noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013145818393338825.post-32042422356377102382017-06-30T19:39:47.825+10:002017-06-30T19:39:47.825+10:00 That person is Wu Zetian, the only woman to have ... That person is Wu Zetian, the only woman to have ever ruled China, and that period is the Tang Dynasty (AD618 to 906). Liu is due to reprise the role in a 14-part series entitled Empress, due to hit American screens late next year.<br /><br />Empress Wu is legendary in China for using her wit, intelligence and cunning to eclipse all rivals and rise from her position as Emperor Taizong’s favorite concubine to the very apex of court life. She also had scores of lovers, ruled through 72 prime ministers, <br /><br />An encouragement to Chinese women that they too can take up political leadership and bring transformations in society. Emperor Wu did it, it can be done.Victorhttp://history.uonbi.ac.ke/noreply@blogger.com