From the Archives: The Wire Guide to the 1911 Revolution
Since November 12, 2015 is the 149th anniversary of the birth of Sun Yat-sen, it seemed like a good moment to drag this one out of the archives. [Read More...]
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The Wire Guide to the 1911 Revolution, Part II
Part II of The Wire guide to the 1911 Revolution and some closing thoughts on the significance of 1911 in today's political climate. [Read More...]
Envy and Antipathy: Chinese historical attitudes toward Japan
The roots of modern day attitudes toward Japan in China have roots dating back over a century, characterized by a mix of envy and antipathy. [Read More...]
Sun Yat-sen versus Barack Obama: The Breakdown
2011 is the 100th anniversary of the Wuchang Uprising, which Sun Yat-sen had nothing to do with, but that won't stop me from making cross-century historical comparisons with another Third Culture Kid turned politician, Barack Obama. [Read More...]