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| | | | | By Michael Rank UPDATE - Some sad news: Sun Zhongxu, a prolific translator of Orwell and other 20th century authors, has committed suicide at the age of 41. For further information, see below. UPDATE 2 - The Taiwan-based journal Concentric recently published a special issue entitled Orienting Orwell: Asian and Global Perspectives on George Orwell.... | |
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| | | | | [AI summary] This article explores the complex and evolving role of Confucianism in contemporary China and its historical parallels with Japan's pre-WWII Confucian nationalism. It highlights the tensions between liberal and authoritarian interpretations of Confucianism, the influence of Japanese Confucianism on Chinese intellectuals, and the challenges faced by liberal Confucians in the face of rising authoritarianism. The piece also touches on the potential for Confucianism to be reformed to align with modern democratic values and the importance of a progressive reconstruction of Confucianism to counter authoritarian trends. | |
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| | | | | [AI summary] The chapter details the complex historical and political developments in Taiwan and the Korean War, highlighting the transition of Taiwan from a Chinese province to a contested territory, the role of the Chinese Civil War, and the international implications of the conflict. It also explores the impact of the Korean War on China's national identity and Mao's consolidation of power. The comments section includes reader feedback on the historical accuracy and clarity of the text. | |
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