
China Stories summer special: The best of This Week in China's HIstory
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The Rise of Empress Dowager Tsushi
This chapter discusses Tsushi's rise to power in 19th century China and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society. It explores how she strategically cultivated relationships with high-ranking officials to gain political control and became the de facto ruler of China for nearly 50 years.
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