Yan Chongnian,/kloc-0, was born in Penglai, Shandong Province in April, 1934. Director and researcher of Manchu Institute of Beijing Academy of Social Sciences. President of Beijing Manchu Society. Study the history of Manchuria, Qing Dynasty and Beijing.

Information 1:

Yan Chongnian, the famous speaker of Lecture Room, is a guest on Sina.

Many people ask me if I am Manchu, and some even say that you are Manchu. Because it is not convenient for you to speak for Manchu and promote Manchu, you say that you are Han. I solemnly declare that I am Han nationality.

-Yan Chongnian, Dean of Manchu Academy, officially clarified this misunderstanding.

Message 2:

"I can't make fun of history."

20051October 1 13:23 Shenzhen Business Daily

On the afternoon of June 1 12, the third lecture of Shenzhen Reading Forum was held, and the famous historian Mr. Yan Chongnian was invited.

"Teacher Yan" became a star, and all his brothers worshipped him.

Reporter: You are a researcher and director of Manchu Institute of Beijing Academy of Social Sciences. Are you Manchu?

Yan Chongnian: No, I'm Han. This has nothing to do with nationality. Even Americans with blue eyes and big noses have been studied by the whole school.

Reporter: Why are you so interested in Qing history?

Yan Chongnian: Actually, I also studied the history of the pre-Qin Dynasty, and later I switched to the history of the Qing Dynasty. Because the archives and various documents of the Manchu Dynasty are in Beijing, and the palace is also in Beijing, it is very convenient to study and there are many excellent scholars who can communicate with each other.

Reporter: Now that you are a "star scholar", do you feel any different from before?

Yan Chongnian: I'm not a star. I am more famous in China. But now that more people know me, of course I'm happy. (Mrs. Yan, sitting next to her, interrupts: "He goes out to take a taxi, and the taxi driver doesn't charge." )