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National Library of China

library, Beijing, China
Also known as: Beijing Library, NLC
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The National Library of China is located in Beijing and is a significant repository of Chinese literature and archives. Its collections trace back over 500 years, incorporating materials from imperial libraries of the Qing dynasty and even earlier, including the Southern Song dynasty. The library holds rare manuscripts, ancient books, maps, and significant works like the Yongledadian and Sikuquanshu. It is one of China's primary institutions for preserving the nation's literary heritage.12

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