The story of a French missionary at Qianlong's court
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By The China Daily
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In brief
Explore the remarkable journey of Pierre-Martial Cibot, a French Jesuit missionary who traveled to Beijing in 1760 to serve at the imperial court of Emperor Qianlong. Adopting the Chinese identity Han Guoying, Cibot became a cultural bridge between Europe and the Qing Dynasty, contributing to scientific and diplomatic exchanges during one of China's most prosperous periods under Qianlong's enlightened rule.
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The story of a French missionary at Qianlong's court
In 1760, Pierre-Martial Cibot, a 33-year-old Frenchman, arrived in Beijing. Commissioned by the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church, he began working for Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and adopted a Chinese name, Han Guoying.
