Let us now examine America’s conquest of Japan. The Meiji Restoration was the 1868 political revolution in Japan …
Helen London
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Being conquered is not necessarily detrimental to a nation; when conquered by more civilized countries, it enters a …
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When it comes to repaying kindness, too many people immediately think of treating someone to a meal. In …
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Within Japan’s shrines lies a rather intriguing phenomenon: Three historical figures from China are enshrined in what the …
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In the early 20th century, the Ford Motor Company was experiencing unprecedented growth, churning out cars for eager …
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Japan’s defeat to Belgium at the World Cup — a 2-3 loss — was accompanied by an unexpected …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
A Shift in Asian Diplomatic Strategy Challenges the Chinese Communist Party
by Helen LondonIn early November 2025, a series of significant diplomatic moves focused on deterring Beijing unfolded from Berlin to …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Shanghai Fell: A White-Collar Worker’s Testimony on the City’s Collapse (Part 2)
by Helen LondonShanghai’s economic decline is visible not only in its empty storefronts and shrinking job market, but also in …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Shanghai Fell: A White-Collar Worker’s Testimony on the City’s Collapse (Part 1)
by Helen LondonShanghai was once China’s window to the world — cosmopolitan, confident, ambitious. Foreign companies filled gleaming office towers, …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Prophecy, the Mountain, and the Moment Kindness Saved a Life
by Helen LondonPeople often wonder whether life unfolds according to fate or through our choices. For Gao Xiaosong, this question …