From Newsgroup: soc.history.medieval

On Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10:00:35rC>PM UTC-7, wrote:

(2022 Youtube upload)

According to Chatbot BARD:
The last man to be castrated in China was in 1912, when the practice was outlawed by the Republic of China. Eunuchs were traditionally employed in the imperial palace and other government offices, and they were often trusted with positions of power and responsibility. However, the practice of castration was seen as cruel and barbaric by many people, and it was eventually abolished.
There are a few reports of eunuchs being castrated after 1912, but these cases are rare. In most cases, the practice had died out by the early 20th century.
The practice of castration has a long and complex history in China. It is believed to have originated in the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BCE), and it was practiced for centuries by the imperial court. Eunuchs were seen as being less likely to be corrupted by power, and they were often given positions of trust. However, the practice was also seen as cruel and barbaric, and it was eventually abolished.
The abolition of castration in China was a major step forward for human rights. It showed that the Chinese government was committed to ending the practice of cruelty and barbarity. The abolition of castration also had a significant impact on the lives of eunuchs. Many eunuchs were forced to leave their jobs and find new ways to make a living. However, some eunuchs were able to find new opportunities and make a positive contribution to society.
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