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The Life of the Song Emperor Huizong
This playlist features the CHP’s 4-part series examining the life of the Song Emperor Huizong and is part of a larger collection of multi-part series that take a closer look at the lives of famous figures throughout Chinese history.
The Strange Life of Sir Edmund Backhouse
Welcome to the CHP’s 3-part series on the strange life of Sir Edmund Backhouse, a former baronet who lived more than half his life in China and whose two memoirs created an interesting perspective of life in China as a Westerner.
The Life of Kawashima Yoshiko
This three-part series examines the life of Kawashima Yoshiko, who was born into royalty but decided to risk it all for a noble cause.
The Life of Premier Zhou Enlai
The life of Premier Zhou Enlai is a long and fascinating one and is integral to modern Chinese history. This playlist collects the 8 episodes of the China History Podcast on Zhou Enlai.
Music and Entertainment in Chinese History
From Anna May Wong to Run Run Shaw, this playlist features every CHP episode that deals with the wide world of the entertainment industry.
Women in Chinese History
The famous women of Chinese history are featured in this playlist that spans the entirety of the country’s history.
Morris “Two-Gun” Cohen
In this playlist you will find the CHP’s two-part series on the life of Morris “Two-Gun” Cohen.
The Life of Deng Xiaoping
Deng Xiaoping truly was one of the most consequential leaders in PRC history. This playlist collects the 8 episodes that examined the life of this interesting figure of modern Chinese history.
Westerners in China
This playlist features episodes that examine the life and exploits of foreigners who made their way to China and became famous, or sometimes infamous.