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  • The Context

    Manila Galleon: From Silk to Silver

    16/06/2026 | 18 mins.
    Today, we’ll talk about a new museum in the Philippines that brings to life the golden age of trans-Pacific sailing ships and the link to a Chinese port at the heart of this far-reaching maritime network, creating the first true global economy.
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    Zhang Boling and the Dream of a Chinese University

    09/06/2026 | 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.
  • The Context

    Sanniangzi: The Mongolian Lady of Peace

    02/06/2026 | 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

    26/05/2026 | 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

    19/05/2026 | 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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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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