Sinica Podcast China Stories summer special: The best of This Week in China's HIstory
Aug 24, 2023
Explore the presence and symbolism of dragons in imperial China. Discover the historical significance of the Empress of China and its role in establishing US-China trade. Learn about the rise of Empress Dowager Tsushi and her political maneuvers. Uncover the complex foundation of Mao Zedong in the early days of the Communist Party. Dive into the violent power struggle during the Cultural Revolution. Delve into the Battle of Red Cliffs, a decisive naval conflict in ancient China.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Dragons in Imperial China
03:05 • 10min
Dragons and Diplomacy: The Empress of China's Voyage
12:42 • 9min
The Rise of Empress Dowager Tsushi
21:19 • 18min
The Complex Foundation and Presence of Mao Zedong in the 1921 National Congress of the Communist Party of China
39:12 • 10min
The Wuhan Incident: A Power Struggle in the Cultural Revolution
49:17 • 10min
The Battle of Red Cliffs: A Decisive Naval Conflict in Ancient China
59:36 • 8min