Events By Place Asia The first Chinese paper money is issued, yet these banknotes won't become government-issued until theSong Dynasty era Sichuan province issues them in the year 1024, with the central government of China following suit in the 12th century. The Hindu Empire comes to power in Sumatra. A white pheasant is presented to the Emperor of Japan, who is pleased and begins a new nengo to be called Hakuchi, meaning the white pheasant. Europe Croats and Serbs occupy Bosnia. Khazars… (More on 650)