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Sinica comes roaring back in the Year of the Dragon: A chat with Jeremy Goldkorn

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Experiences and Motivations: China Analysts in the 80s and 90s

This chapter explores the experiences and motivations of China analysts who went to China in the 80s and 90s. It discusses how China was not initially seen as a glamorous place, but rather a hardship posting, attracting individuals driven by something other than an easy life or prestige. The conversation also touches on the concept of 'feral sinologists' and their unique insights gained through immersion in Chinese culture.

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