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Scott Crawford
Taipei-based author of historical fiction and nonfiction about ancient China, appearing as a guest to discuss wuxia novels, Jin Yong, and Taiwan's Rainstorm Project.
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War Against Wuxia: Jin Yong, Banned Books, and Taiwan’s “Rainstorm Project” – S5-E42
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Scott Crawford, a Taipei-based author known for his works on ancient China, dives into the vibrant world of wuxia novels, explaining their origins and the moral codes within. He discusses the legendary author Jin Yong, whose impactful stories faced censorship through Taiwan's Rainstorm Project, which led to the banning of many titles. The conversation unveils the paradox of banning a writer with an anti-CCP stance, along with exploring the underground culture that kept these novels alive amidst government crackdowns and moral panics over student obsessions.
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