This date remains academically controversial:
Traditional Account: Based on the Yellow Emperor's chronology, the first Jiazi year is dated to 2697 BCE
Modern Scholarship:
This date lacks definitive historical evidence,
The exact era of the Yellow Emperor is difficult to verify,
Scholars hold differing views on this matter.
Practical Application:
Modern China primarily uses the Gregorian calendar,
Stem-and-branch chronology is mainly used in traditional culture, divination, and auspicious date selection.