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Chinese men dressed in traditional clothing with the Emperor of China. Men stand around the Emperor while two men bow on the floor in front of him. The Emperor stands behind a table draped in cloth with candles and ancient objects.
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This ritual is known as
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This was done by foreigner dignitaries to recognize the
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This ritual is known as the kowtow.

This was done by foreign dignitaries to recognize the emperor's supremacy — his status as the "Son of Heaven" (China's superior authority).