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The Rest Is History
235. China and World War II (Part 1)
Sep 20, 2022
Rana Mitter, a Professor of History and Politics at Oxford and expert on modern Chinese history, joins the discussion on China's pivotal role in World War II. He argues that the war's true beginning can be traced back to 1937, highlighting the overlooked significance of the Second Sino-Japanese War. The conversation dives into China's political fragmentation, the rivalry between Nationalists and Communists, and the complex legacy of figures like Wang Jingwei. Mitter provides insight into Shanghai's dramatic decline amidst the conflict and the struggle for Chinese sovereignty.
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