won the Outstanding Drama award at the 20th Golden Eagle Television Awards in 2002. Reception Although the series was generally popular, it received lower ratings than its predecessor, Yongzheng Dynasty, a similar television series about the Kangxi Emperor's son and successor, the Yongzheng Emperor. The series was criticised by some for being wrought with historical inaccuracies. Critics also pointed out its unnecessary emphasis on Taiwan, a contemporary issue. Some major events during Kangxi's reign were omitted, such as his contributions to the Chinese language with the Kangxi Dictionary, and the contention for the succession among Kangxi's sons, which is featured more prominently in Yongzheng Dynasty. References External links Kangxi Dynasty on Sina.com 2001 Chinese television series debuts Television series set in the Qing dynasty Mandarin-language television shows Television shows based on Chinese novels Chinese historical television series Television shows written by Zhu Sujin