In the spring of 1949, Chinese legal scholar Yang Zhaolong helped secure the release of an estimated 10,000 …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Small Details That Helped Chinese Intellectuals See Through the CCP (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisAmid China’s political upheaval in the late 1940s, some intellectuals noticed warnings that others overlooked. The signs were …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Small Details That Helped Chinese Intellectuals See Through the CCP (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisAt critical moments, a single thought can shape a person’s life, even determining whether to stay or leave. …
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Human RightsFeatured
Chen Yinke: The Tragic Fate of a Scholar Who Upheld Intellectual Freedom
by Mikel DavisChen Yinke was one of the four great mentors of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University …