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Was Taiwan Ever Really a Part of China?

Was Taiwan Ever Really a Part of China?

By Evan Dawley
John Cena's apology is a good opportunity to look back at the historical reality of Taiwan's status and identity over the last 200 years.

Rise of the Korean Zombie Thriller

Rise of the Korean Zombie Thriller

By Layne Vandenberg
Mixing symbolic cinematography, imaginative storylines, and harsh societal critiques, Korea has joined the zombie craze.
Cen Yuying: ‘The Cruel Viceroy’

Cen Yuying: ‘The Cruel Viceroy’

By David Leffman
To the British, he was a “chief criminal.” To the Chinese, his legacy is more complex.

The British Clerk Who Tried to Spark a Chinese Revolution

The British Clerk Who Tried to Spark a Chinese Revolution

By David Leffman
The life and confessions of Charles Welsh Mason.

The Enduring Relevance of America's Reckoning With the Qing Dynasty

The Enduring Relevance of America's Reckoning With the Qing Dynasty

By Robert Farley
To some extent, the United States is still captured by the romantic notion of a “mission” with China.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

12 Regions of China: Xinjiang

12 Regions of China: Xinjiang

By John Lee
China's 'new frontier' is home to the largely Muslim Uyghur ethnic group.

12 Regions of China: Manchuria

12 Regions of China: Manchuria

By John Lee
Once home to China's last dynasty, Manchuria is now the country's rust belt.
William Mesny: The Mercenary Mandarin

William Mesny: The Mercenary Mandarin

By David Leffman
An Englishman's rise (and fall) in Qing-dynasty China.

China's Tangled Environmental History

China's Tangled Environmental History

By Jonathan Schlesinger
Qing Dynasty conquests led to an unprecedented rush for resources, but also laid the roots for modern conservation.

Tibet, Xinjiang, and China’s Strong State Complex

Tibet, Xinjiang, and China’s Strong State Complex

By Jing Yu
China's refusal to change its ethnic policy reflects a historical mindset.

Actually, US-China Relations are Remarkably Normal

Actually, US-China Relations are Remarkably Normal

By Robert Farley
China and the United States have a fairly normal relationship that they shouldn't take for granted.
Troubled Today, China's Xinjiang Has a Long History

Troubled Today, China's Xinjiang Has a Long History

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
China's western province of Xinjiang has a long and fascinating history.

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