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Descendents of semi-nomadic tribesman who conquered China in the 17th century, they are the last living link to a language that for more than two-and-a-half centuries was the official voice of the Qing Dynasty, the final imperial house to rule from Beijing and one of the richest and most powerful empires the world has known. With the passing of these villagers, Manchu will also die, experts say.
