History

CIA maps reveal the legacy of the planned economy in Chinese cities

CIA maps from the 1970s and 80s provide a remarkable snapshot of Chinese cities during the planned economy

Baoding, Zhili (Hebei) and Late Qing Industrialization

Most histories of China’s international trade and industrialization focus on the role of its coastal provinces: Guangdong, Fujian, and Shanghai and the…

Aug 31, 2024 • Andrew Stokols

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