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9. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 3

9. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 3

FromWiser World


9. China 101 (The Last 100 Years in China) - Part 3

FromWiser World

ratings:
Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A brief, concise history of China from 1972 to 2022.
Deng Xiaoping leadership, Four Modernizations 
Economic reform, Special Economic Zones 
Tiananmen Square, 1989
Hong Kong returns to China 
90s - 2010s general basics 
2014 Umbrella Revolution
Uyghur Genocide 
Censorship
Chinese militarization of man made islands, military potential 
Disappearances 
Chinese yuan 
+ more 
Note: I pronounced the Chinese currency "yuan" incorrectly. It is supposed to be pronounced something like "you-en". Additional Learning:  One Perspective: This podcast episode on disappearances in China Frontline Documentary on Tank Man Source List Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiserworldpodcast/Website (sign up for email newsletter): https://wiserworldpodcast.com/To join the email list, click on the website link, and it will take you there! Song credit: "Heart of Indonesia" by mjmusics 
Released:
Mar 30, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (41)

Did you forget everything from your world history class, and now feel lost when world topics come up in current events? Designed for busy people who forgot and need a quick refresh, Wiser World takes world history and makes it approachable and concise. Here we explore different regions of the world, giving you the foundational facts and context you need to think historically when considering current events, travel, and global topics. Episodes drop twice a month. - 101 Episodes are deeper dives into the last 100 years of history in a country. - Know Before You Go Episodes are brief history/culture lessons on travel destination countries. - The rest are short episodes on various topics, such as holidays, historical moments, religion, etc.