How many years' history did China have in ancient times?

China has a history of 5,000 years in ancient times. In addition, if it is about 4600 years since the Three Emperors and Five Emperors, it is about 4 100 years since the Xia Dynasty in China and about 2240 years since the Qin Dynasty. China is one of the earliest developed countries in the world with a written history of nearly 4,000 years.

Extended data:

The ancient history of China has gone through the following stages: primitive society (1.7 million years ago-2070 BC), slave society (2070 BC-476 BC) and feudal society.

The primitive society in China experienced two stages: primitive man and clan commune, from Yuanmou man about1700,000 years ago to the eve of the establishment of Xia Dynasty in 2070 BC. Clan commune includes matriarchal clan commune and paternal clan commune.

In 2070 BC, Yu established the Xia Dynasty. Xia Dynasty was the earliest slave country in China. From 2070 BC to 476 BC, the slave society in China lasted about 15600 years.

References:

China Ancient History-Baidu Encyclopedia