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    Zhang Boling and the Dream of a Chinese University

    06/09/2026 | 17 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about the pioneering educator Zhang Boling and how he built a private education system in modern China while navigating war, politics, and shifting ideologies, leaving behind a complex yet enduring legacy as a patriotic educator.
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    Sanniangzi: The Mongolian Lady of Peace

    06/02/2026 | 18 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about an extraordinary stateswoman from the Ming Dynasty whose wisdom and courage ended nearly 200 years of border warfare, and how this remarkable female leader reveals Chinese values about peace and harmony among various ethnic groups.
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    A Shang Dynasty Zoo: What Animal Bones at Yinxu Reveal About Ancient China

    05/26/2026 | 17 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about a surprising discovery at Yinxu that suggests Shang dynasty kings may have raised tigers, elephants, and other wild animals in a kind of royal “zoo” more than 3,000 years ago.
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    Beyond the Legend: The Untold Story of the Epang Palace Ruins

    05/19/2026 | 13 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about the legendary Epang Palace Ruins and how modern archaeology has revealed that this iconic symbol of imperial excess was likely never completed or burned, thus reshaping our understanding of the rise and fall of the Qin dynasty.
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    Early US-China Relations: Monumental Gesture

    05/15/2026 | 15 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about a Chinese stone tablet that informs readers about early US-China connections, revealing the mutual respect and admiration that bridged oceans long before the days of official diplomacy.
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NewsChina explores the perspectives driving today’s China and its people with a deep dive into the histories that shaped them.
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