Wang Jing Wei is not his given name. His birth name is Wang Zhao Ming. This 2023 book , Wang Jing Wei and China in…
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The Complex Story of Wang Jing Wei
Was he a traitor or a patriot? Or a martyr? Mention the name Wang Jing Wei to a Chinese person and the usual comment one…
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Modernizing China: The May Fourth Movement
The May Fourth Movement of 1919 is a significant event in the history of Modern China. Driven mainly by Chinese students, it grew out of…
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By Lu Xun
Lu Xun is recognised as the preeminent man of letters of modern Chinese literature. Lu Xun is not his real name. He first used this…
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Translation of the greatest novel of China
The 4 greatest novels of China were all written in the 16th century. Here are 2 of a 5- volume translation of Chin Ping Mei.…
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Wonderful essays – Jottings under Lamplight
If you have read the wonderful collection of short fiction by Lu Xun translated by Julia Lovell and published by Penguin Classic you will enjoy…
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