James Soong (1942-), a Taiwanese politician who was expelled from the [[国民党|國民黨|guo2 min2 dang3]] in 2000 and subsequently founded the [[亲民党|親民黨|qin1 min2 dang3]].

the Song dynasty, which ruled China from 960 to 1279

The Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279), established after the Northern Song was pushed south by the Jin and ending with the Mongol conquest by the Mongols (Yuan dynasty).

Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

the Song dynasty (960–1279); also refers to the Liu Song dynasty of the Southern dynasties period (420–479)

The Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties of imperial China.

Song Qingling (1893-1981), a prominent political figure and second wife of [[孙中山|孫中山|sun1 zhong1 shan1]]; she was active in social welfare and served as vice-president of the PRC.

Song Jiang (died c. 1124), a leader of an uprising during the Northern Song Dynasty and the central character of the novel [[水浒传|水滸傳|shui3 hu3 zhuan4]].

Song Zuying (1966-), a famous Chinese folk music singer

Soong Mei-ling (1898-2003), the wife of [[蒋介石|蔣介石|jiang3 jie4 shi2]]

A type of poetry that reached its peak during the Song dynasty; it is considered the representative literary form of that era and is generally divided into the graceful and unrestrained styles.

Song Ziwen (1894–1971), a prominent Chinese financier and politician during the Republican era, better known in the West as T. V. Soong.

The official history of the Song Dynasty (960–1279), compiled during the Yuan Dynasty under the leadership of Toktoghan; it is the 20th of the [[二十四史|二十四史|er4 shi2 si4 shi3]] and the longest of the group with 496 volumes.

A famous poet of the state of Chu during the Warring States period (c. 298–222 BC), often paired with [[屈原|屈原|qu1 yuan2]] in the literary phrase 'Qu-Song'; author of works like 'Nine Changes' and possibly 'Summoning of the Soul'.

The eighth emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, known for his patronage of the arts and his unique style of calligraphy known as the [[瘦金体|瘦金體|shou4 jin1 ti3]] or slender gold style

Luzon island in the northern Philippines

Song Renqiong (1909-2005), a general and influential politician of the People's Liberation Army

One of the 24 official dynastic histories, covering the history of the Liu Song dynasty (420–479) of the Southern Dynasties; compiled by [[沈约|沈約|shen3 yue1]] in 100 volumes during the Liang dynasty. Not to be confused with the [[宋史|宋史|song4 shi3]].

Posthumous title of the founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, [[赵匡胤|趙匡胤|zhao4 kuang1 yin4]] (927-976), who reigned from 960.

Song Jiaoren (1882–1913); early Chinese revolutionary and founder of the Kuomintang who was assassinated in Shanghai after winning China's first national elections.

The standard style of Chinese font used for printing, characterized by square characters with thin horizontal strokes and thick vertical strokes; originating from woodblock printing styles in the Song and Ming dynasties

Emperor Gaozong (1107–1187), born [[赵构|趙構|zhao4 gou4]], ninth son of Emperor Huizong and first emperor of the Southern Song dynasty; he was a noted calligrapher who eventually established a peaceful but subservient relationship with the Jin dynasty.

Philosophical theories and Confucian schools of thought established during the Song and Ming dynasties; it combines traditional classics with Buddhist and Daoist spiritual practices.

Third emperor of the Song Dynasty (reigned 997–1022), born Zhào Héng; his reign was marked by the Chanyuan Treaty with the Liao and later by excessive spending on religious and ceremonial rituals.

Luzon Island, the largest and northernmost island of the Philippines

Song dynasty scholars and philosophers, particularly those who advocated and practiced Neo-Confucianism

Emperor Shenzong (1048-1085), the sixth emperor of the Northern Song dynasty who reigned from 1067 to 1085; known for supporting the ambitious New Policies of his chancellor [[王安石|王安石|wang2 an1 shi2]] to reform the government and economy

An imitation Song-dynasty-style typeface used in printing, characterized by clear lines of uniform thickness; also called [[仿宋体|仿宋體|fang3 song4 ti3]] or [[仿宋字|仿宋字|fang3 song4 zi4]]

Song Yingxing (1587-1666), a scientist during the Ming Dynasty famous for his encyclopedia [[天工开物|天工開物|tian1 gong1 kai1 wu4]] which documented Chinese agriculture and technology.

An edition of a book printed during the Song dynasty, known for high-quality calligraphy and meticulous editing.

Soong Ai-ling (1889-1973), the eldest of the three Soong sisters and wife of financier H. H. Kung

Duke Xiang of Song (reigned 650-637 BC), a ruler of the Song State during the Spring and Autumn Period sometimes listed as one of the [[春秋五霸|春秋五霸|chun1 qiu1 wu3 ba4]]

The Song dynasty of the Southern dynasties (420-479), with its capital at Nanjing; also known as [[刘宋|劉宋|liu2 song4]]

Emperor Qinzong of Northern Song (1100-1156), reign name of [[赵桓|趙桓|zhao4 huan2]]; the last emperor of Northern Song, he reigned from 1126-1127 before being captured by the Jurchen Jin forces in the Jingkang Incident

Song Qi (998-1061), a famous Song dynasty poet and historian who co-authored the [[新唐书|新唐書|xin1 tang2 shu1]]; often referred to together with his brother [[宋庠|宋庠|song4 xiang2]] as the "Two Songs".

porcelain and ceramics from the Song Dynasty (960–1279), highly valued for their delicate craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement

Songkran; the Thai New Year festival

Song dynasty style typeface or font; a printing style where the horizontal strokes are thin and the vertical strokes are thick.

Imitation Song-dynasty-style printing typeface, characterized by thin and uniform strokes. Also called [[仿宋|仿宋|fang3 song4]] or [[仿宋字|仿宋字|fang3 song4 zi4]].

A traditional luxury silk fabric characterized by the style of the Song dynasty; it features complex patterns and elegant colors and is used for clothing or mounting calligraphy and paintings. It is considered one of China's four famous brocades alongside Yun jin, Zhuang jin, and Shu jin

A famous calligrapher of the Ming dynasty (1327–1387), known for his expertise in standard, running, and cursive scripts; he served as an official in Fengxiang.

The four most famous calligraphers of the Song Dynasty: [[苏轼|蘇軾|su1 shi4]], [[黄庭坚|黃庭堅|huang2 ting2 jian1]], [[米芾|米芾|mi3 fu2]], and [[蔡襄|蔡襄|cai4 xiang1]]

Luzon Strait between Taiwan and Luzon Island (Philippines)

philosopher of the state of Song during the Warring States period known for his pacifist teachings and advocacy for non-violence; he is mentioned in the works of Mencius and Zhuangzi

Song Wan (1614-1673), a famous poet and official during the early Qing Dynasty; noted for his lyric poetry, he was frequently paired with [[施闰章|施閏章|shi1 run4 zhang1]] as one of the two greatest poets of his era.

The collective name for the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties, which lasted from 960 to 1279.

a Chinese typeface style based on Song Dynasty woodblock printing, characterized by thin and uniform strokes

reprint of a book produced in the style of a Song dynasty woodblock edition

The first of the southern dynasties (420-479) during the Southern and Northern Dynasties period; named after its founder [[刘裕|劉裕|liu2 yu4]] to distinguish it from the later [[宋|宋|song4]] (the Zhao Song)