CHP Special Episode | Yuan Longping

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CHP Special Episode | Yuan Longping

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Jun 2, 2021

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Here's a brief intro to the life of Dr. Yuan Longping who passed away on. May 22, 2021. It was covered quite extensively last week in the Chinese and international press as well as in all the China newsletters. But just in case you missed reading about him I wanted to post this short intro to his life and achievements.

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Jun 2, 2021

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Since 2010, The China History Podcast, presented by Laszlo Montgomery presents over two hundred episodes of curated topics from China's antiquity to modern times.

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CHP Special Episode | Yuan Longping

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