Emperors of various dynasties in China.

China was ruled by many different emperors throughout its history. These emperors were the absolute monarchs of China and wielded extensive political, administrative, and military power. The earliest Chinese emperors were the legendary Yellow Emperor and his successors, who ruled during China's ancient times. Some of the most famous Chinese emperors include Qin Shi Huang, who first united China and initiated the construction of the Great Wall; Han Wudi, who expanded Chinese territory and established the Silk Road trade route; Tang Xuanzong, who presided over China's golden age of cultural and economic prosperity; Song Huizong, who was an accomplished artist and patron of the arts; and Kangxi, who was one of the longest-reigning and most successful emperors of the Qing Dynasty.The last Chinese emperor was Puyi of the Qing Dynasty, who was overthrown during the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. Today, China is a republic and has no monarchy.