The status of women in the Liao dynasty varied greatly, with the Khitan Liao (like many other nomadic societies) having a much more egalitarian view towards women than the Han Chinese did.

Adopting the Chinese dynastic name of Liao, the Khitan created a dual government to rule their conquests. The southern government, which ruled the Chinese parts of the empire, was modeled on …

3 days ago · Mayor Mary Sheffield announced today that she has tapped proven transformation expert Winnie Liao as her administration’s Chief Operating Officer. Mayor Sheffield has tasked Liao with …

Apr 8, 2025 · The Liao Dynasty (916-1125) emerged as one of history’s most fascinating political experiments—a nomadic Khitan people conquering settled civilizations while adapting their governance.

1 day ago · Winnie Liao is appointed as Detroit's new COO to modernize city services, with Mayor Sheffield emphasizing her record in improving service delivery and customer experience.

The Liao was the first foreign dynasty that sought to combine its traditional system of governance with the Chinese administrative structure. It succeeded for about two hundred years and served as a …

2 days ago · Mayor Mary Sheffield announced Winnie Liao will serve as Detroit's chief operating officer.

Jan 1, 2026 · The Liao Dynasty (written in Simplified Chinese as 辽朝) was a state that ruled the northern part of China between the 10th and 11th centuries AD. This dynasty was known also as the …

Aug 12, 2025 · Today, scholars recognize it as a testament to resilience—a dynasty reborn in exile that briefly held the fate of the Silk Road in its hands. The Western Liao’s story is one of ambition, …

1 day ago · Winnie Liao appointed to oversee Detroit city operations Mayor Mary Sheffield names new COO to drive service reforms Detroit targets efficiency, equity and innovation in governance Liao …