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2019: China’s Border Defense Policies Ancient and Present

Posted on 08/18/2024 by 高大伟 David Cowhig

PRC border policy of implanting new villages adjacent to its international border described in the August 10, 2024 article China’s Great Wall of Villages reminds of similar practices two thousand years ago during the Han Dynasty. Ma Changquan is a … Continue reading →

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Spring and Autumn Period: Duke Ping of Jin Tales

Posted on 03/25/2024 by 高大伟 David Cowhig

Reading Mencius with some friends I came across a mention of Duke Ping of the State of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period 2500 years or so ago. Mencius replied, ‘Friendship should be maintained without any presumption on the … Continue reading →

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