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23.1 The Shanghai Communique

November 14, 2018March 11, 2021 TDHLeave a comment

(important diplomatic document), page 461 This primary source explains the shape of China’s foreign policy. By 1970 Mao was deeply … Read More23.1 The Shanghai Communique

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Fifty years of the Cultural Revolution (2016): The “Forgotten” Anniversary

November 14, 2018 TDHLeave a comment

The year 2016 marked the fiftieth anniversary of the start of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Not much was to … Read MoreFifty years of the Cultural Revolution (2016): The “Forgotten” Anniversary

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Some interesting reads on China’s growing “surveillance society”

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Two interesting pieces that explain the “social credit system” and the surveillance that goes with it quite well: “Leave No … Read MoreSome interesting reads on China’s growing “surveillance society”

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“Fengqiao experience”- or why history still matters in the PRC

November 13, 2018 TDHLeave a comment

The China Media Project draws our attention to a new term (“Fengqiao experience”) that is starting to (re-)surface in the … Read More“Fengqiao experience”- or why history still matters in the PRC

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Dr. Zhou Tian talks about film and music

November 7, 2018 TDHLeave a comment

If you are interested in music and film, this talk will be of interest to you. Can be used for … Read MoreDr. Zhou Tian talks about film and music

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Primary Source 20.2

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Document 20.2 Mao Zedong: US Imperialism is a Paper Tiger During the time period (1950’s) the United States had a … Read MorePrimary Source 20.2

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Chapter 19 Summary

October 29, 2018March 11, 2021 TDHLeave a comment

Countryside and Town, 1949-1950: ‘The rest of the people would enjoy the full range of freedoms, while China developed its … Read MoreChapter 19 Summary

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Chapter 18 Summary

October 24, 2018March 11, 2021 TDH1 Comment

The Japanese Surrender and the Marshall Mission: After the Japanese surrendered in WWll, the United States occupied many ports and … Read MoreChapter 18 Summary

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Chapter 17: World War II

October 24, 2018March 11, 2021 TDHLeave a comment

The Beginning of WWII In the spring of 1937 there was a calm period while the Guomindang and the CCP … Read MoreChapter 17: World War II

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13.5 What happens after Nora leaves home?

October 24, 2018March 11, 2021 TDHLeave a comment

A talk given at the Beijing Women’s Normal College, December, 26, 1923 This talk references the play A Puppet’s House … Read More13.5 What happens after Nora leaves home?

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