I recall a majie frequently visiting my maternal grandma when I was young in the 1970s. She would visit, I think, on Sundays. They met…
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Month: June 2025
China under Mao – Part 2
Was Mao essential to the CCP’s victory over Chiang Kai-shek? The Long March was not a glorious trek to avoid encirclement by CKS as presented…
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Majie – Part 1
Majie, in Cantonese, means “mother and sister.” The term refers to unmarried women who migrated from a small locale in Guangdong, China, to work as…
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The Leader Who Divided History
What did Mao do to deserve his reputation to be remembered as a top leader of China? From the time the CCP defeated Chiang Kai-shek…
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