Tag: History
Literary Writers: Forging a Nation Through Words
This year, I revisited Beijing and was struck by how much the city had changed over the years. Gone were the scenes of men smoking on street corners and the tides of cyclists that...
Chinese Family History: Trains, Exile, and Railway Journeys
I have always had a fondness for trains since I was a child. Beijing Railway Station, a Soviet-style landmark constructed in 1959, was a prominent sight near my apartment. The station was visible from...
Paul Weis: The Austrian Refugee Who Shaped International Law
Paul Weis may not be a well-known figure in Austria, but his contributions to international refugee law are significant. Born in Vienna in 1907, Weis played a key role in the drafting of the...
Portraits and Films at the Phnom Penh Photo Festival: Exploring Identities and Histories
Chiron Duong is showcasing portraits of Vietnamese youth, while film screenings such as "The Rubber Tappers" and "Sing Your Song Boy" reveal rich cultural narratives.Chiron Duong has taken a systematic and organized approach to...
Breaking Down China’s Iconoclast: Understanding the Cultural Revolution
The biography "I Have No Enemies: The Life and Legacy of Liu Xiaobo" by Perry Link and Wu Dazhi sheds light on the life of Liu Xiaobo, a prominent dissident in China's history. Liu's...