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Dong Shong concludes by emphasizing that these four regions are not isolated phenomena but part of a larger, catastrophic breakdown in China’s unity. Their potential rebellions aren’t simply about ethnicity, faith, or economy, but about the fundamental legitimacy of Beijing’s rule. As these centrifugal forces gather momentum, the once seemingly unbreakable imperial map is fracturing.
The chaotic possibilities ahead are driven by internal causes—economic collapse, social unrest, cultural resistance—exacerbated by Beijing’s inability to maintain control. History demonstrates that when ordinary people seek freedom and better lives, even the most entrenched regimes face irremediable shifts.