Minyue

Minyue (simplified Chinese: 闽越; traditional Chinese: 閩越; pinyin: Mǐnyuè; Mindong: Mìng Uŏk; Minnan: Bân Oa̍t) was an ancient kingdom located what is now the province of Fujian in southern China. It was a contemporary of the Han Dynasty. Its inhabitants were from diverse ethnic groups including the Baiyue. The state survived roughly from 334 BC to 110 BC. According to the Shiji, the founders were members of the Yue royal family who fled after that state was defeated by Chu and Qi in 334 BCE.