What’s a good Chinese build order for a beginner?

There is no good reason to play Chinese at this point in time. They are fun to play but are complicated and not worth putting time into. Just play a different civ which is easier to play and will get you better results.

For example the Rus have arguably the best lategame due to 13.5 range springalds and Streltsy are overpowered yet cheaper Hand Cannoneers. Chinese also have strong lategame, but they are worse at every other point in the game. They have no good answer against early Knights and you must play significantly better against a Rus or French opponent just to not lose the game in Age 2.

Here is just one example:

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