The China History Podcast

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Carl Crow Apr 05, 2012

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This time we look at Missouri-born Carl Crow (1883-1945). Though pretty much forgotten today, Carl Crow lived an amazing life and was a prolific writer. From his front-row seats to many of the historic events in China between 1911-1937, Crow wrote many books about his observations and opinions.

The Silk Road & Marco Polo Mar 14, 2012

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In this farewell look at the Silk Road, we discuss a few more interesting things and then give the travels and adventures of Marco Polo a once over.

Ep. 76 | Buddhism and the Silk Road Mar 06, 2012

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Another fortnight, another China History Podcast. We return to the Silk Road and focus our attention on the monk Xuanzang. His was an interesting life. Through looking at Xuanzang you can truly gain a sense of the importance of Buddhism in China, India and almost the entirety of Central Asia.

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Xi Jinping Feb 20, 2012

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NOTE: This episode was produced PRIOR to President Xi's accession to the Head of the Party (and everything else). Xi Jinping left U.S. soil last night after taking in the Laker game at Staples Center. His visit this week went off without a hitch. Today we look at Xi Jinping's life in the context of past PRC history.

The Early Years of the Silk Road Feb 12, 2012

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Laszlo's back from Germany and after a long delay we pick up where we left off. In this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the background and early years of the Silk Road.

The Hong Kong Triads Jan 23, 2012

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The Triads of Hong Kong have an interesting historical past that shaped their development throughout the years. Today we look at their origins and some of the more important historic events that made them the violent international criminal gangs they are today.

Secret Police Chief Kang Sheng Jan 16, 2012

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Kang Sheng 康生 was a sinister character from Modern Chinese history who served as Mao's first secret police chief. Throughout his career, Kang was loyal to Mao. Some have called him the "Godfather of the Cultural Revolution." This is an old episode from 2010.

Deng Xiaoping (Part 8) Jan 08, 2012

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Today we conclude our eight-part overview of Dr. Ezra Vogel's recent biography of Deng Xiaoping. In this installment we focus on Deng's dramatic and brilliant Southern Tour of January-February 1992.

Deng Xiaoping (Part 7) Dec 30, 2011

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After a holiday delay, Laszlo is back with the 7th and almost final episode of our overview of Ezra Vogel's new biography of Deng. In this episode, we look at the meat and potatoes of the Reform years from 1979 to 1989.

Deng Xiaoping (Part 6) Dec 19, 2011

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In this sixth installment of the Deng Xiaoping overview, we focus on 1978-1979. In this episode we see Deng return to power a third time. Deng immediately throws all his energy into advancing the cause of modernization in China.

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