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Ming Matters
On the 650th year of this famous dynasty’s founding, a leading historian examines why its legacy endures
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Mai Jia’s ‘Message’ to Frankfurt
Chinese spy thriller author Mai Jia will discuss the English translation of his bestselling novel, The Message
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The Drug War
In “Imperial Twilight,” historian Stephen Platt shows how flawed decisions led to full-blown conflict between two mighty trading partners
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All the Single Ladies
The publication of Roseanne Lake’s “Leftover in China” was greeted with controversy over attribution, but how well does the book address its topic?
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5 Must-Read Memoirs About China
From the last emperor’s autobiography to the reminisces of Lang Lang and Mao’s bodyguard, here are some of TWOC’s favorite memoirs
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Kids Today
Who will shape China’s youth narrative—millennials, or the Westerners who can’t stop writing about them?
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The Devil’s Advocates
Paul French’s latest book reconstructs Jazz Age Shanghai in sin and splendor
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Con Country
The Book of Swindles reveals a Ming society riddled with dishonesty, debauchery, and double dealing
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The Strike’s Experiment Hits the Mark
Debut experimental fiction about a Chinese factory strike evokes universal themes
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Great Expectations
With US-China relations facing fresh challenges, a new book ponders if history offers clues to its future
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