The Yuan Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history, and it ushered in a new era in Chinese history. However, there has been controversy as to whether the Yuan Dynasty should be considered part of China.
First of all, from a historical point of view, the Yuan Dynasty was a dynasty in Chinese history that ruled China for almost a century and had a profound impact on Chinese society, culture, and economy. During the Yuan Dynasty, China's economic development reached its peak, and great achievements were made in culture and art. In addition, the Yuan Dynasty also laid the foundation for the development of Chinese history and provided important references for the later Ming and Qing dynasties.
Second, from a national point of view, although the Yuan Dynasty was founded by the Mongols, it did not deny the roots and traditions of Chinese culture. On the contrary, the Yuan Dynasty actively promoted Chinese culture during its reign, promoting exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups in China. At the same time, the Yuan Dynasty also respected and protected the cultures and traditions of various ethnic groups, so that the diversity of Chinese culture was better inherited and developed.
However, there are also those who believe that the Yuan Dynasty should not be considered part of China. They believe that the Yuan Dynasty was a dynasty founded by the Mongols, and that its way of rule, culture, and traditions were quite different from other dynasties in Chinese history. In addition, the ruling class of the Yuan Dynasty did not regard China as its own homeland, but as a conquered territory, and this concept and behavior also affected the Yuan Dynasty's respect for and protection of Chinese culture and traditions.
In summary, the question of whether the Yuan Dynasty should be considered part of China is a complex one. From a historical and cultural point of view, the Yuan Dynasty was an important dynasty in Chinese history, which had a profound impact on Chinese society, culture and economy, and laid the foundation for the development of Chinese history. From an ethnic point of view, although the Yuan Dynasty was a dynasty founded by the Mongols, it respected and protected the roots and traditions of Chinese culture, and promoted exchanges and integration among various ethnic groups in China. Therefore, it can be said that the Yuan Dynasty is a part of Chinese history, but its way of ruling and cultural traditions have also had an important impact and contribution to Chinese history.