China's ancient weapons
Qiang 枪
Qiang, which was a type of spear, was an important weapon of the Chinese army. The common Qiang could be described as a spear that had a long staff, and had a steel, iron, or bronze mounted tip. The Qiang was used by the Chinese army for long distance combat that involved throwing these spears, even after firearms were introduced by the Qin Dynasty
Ji 戟
Ji was also called a halberd; the ji was used as a military weapon in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty. The ji is still used only by Chinese martial arts professionals. The ji consists of a long handle with a curved blade attached to the top and a pointed metal tip.
Halberds, or ji, was used as a military weapon in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty. They are still used for training purposes by many Chinese martial arts. it consists of a long handle with a curved blade attached to the top and a pointed metal tip. This combination of elements allowed the bearer to slash with the side blade or stab with the tip, making it a very diverse and useful weapon. When later replaced by the simpler spear for military combat, the halberd was carried by ceremonial guards and used in martial arts.
Gong 弓
The bow is called “Gong” in Chinese; it enjoyed a long history in ancient China. According to archaeological materials, the Chinese began to use the bow as early as 2800 years ago, and the archers remained the major arm forces of the imperial army until the late 19th century. Archery was a vital item of the exam for military official selection.