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

Aug 10 •

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 •

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