Amid 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
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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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HistoryEditor's Pick
A 19-Year-Old Student Who Defied Mao Zedong and Survived the Cultural Revolution (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisWang Rongfen was 19 years old when she wrote a letter directly to Mao Zedong condemning the Cultural …
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2 Piano Prodigies, 2 Fates: The Lives of Fu Cong and Gu Shengying
by Mikel DavisIn the mid-20th century, two gifted pianists from Shanghai rose to international acclaim — Fu Cong (also known …
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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 …