China under the Qing Dynasty was seen as the best-governed empire.

Evidence

China under the Qing Dynasty was regarded by many Europeans as the best-governed empire in history, and was enjoying its own version of the Enlightenment. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1315

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1315
• XREF: connects to: The Chinese example proves imperial capacity does not inevitably produce empire