New Perspectives on Chinese Prehistory. Have you ever wondered how the cultural blueprint of the Chinese nation was laid out over four thousand years ago? In his debut monograph, Fangbai Pang integrates cutting-edge research from archaeology, linguistics, genetics, history, and mythology to create a dynamic, comprehensive picture of the formation, distribution, and migration of China's earliest ethnic groups. His proposed new model for prehistoric population migration in China not only holds immense theoretical significance but also offers profound insights, prompting us to reconsider the dramatic shifts in regional cultures during the Neolithic period. Fangbai Pang introduces the groundbreaking concept of the Yellow Emperor Moment, arguing that the events of 4,200 years ago established a Chinese cultural pattern that influences the present day. This unique perspective provides a fresh lens for understanding the mysterious disappearance of the Liangzhu civilization, the emergence of the Qijia culture, and the origins and true meaning of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou cultures. For anyone interested in prehistoric archaeology, the origins of culture, or interdisciplinary research, this book promises to be a transformative intellectual journey.