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The Establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2016): China’s Growing Global Financial Influence – Examine the Founding of the AIIB, a Multilateral Development Bank Proposed by China, Exploring Its Goals (Funding Infrastructure Projects in Asia), Its Membership, And Its Role in Reflecting China’s Increasing Economic and Financial Influence on the Global Stage.

The Establishment of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (2016): China's Growing Global Financial Influence - A Lecture (Professor emerges from behind a stack of books, adjusting spectacles, and brandishing…
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The Chongqing and Bo Xilai Incident (2012): A Political Scandal Revealing Elite Tensions – Examine the Scandal Surrounding Bo Xilai, a Prominent Politician in Chongqing, Exploring the Allegations of Corruption and Abuse of Power, His Downfall, And What This Event Revealed About Political Factionalism and Power Struggles within the Chinese Communist Party.

The Chongqing and Bo Xilai Incident (2012): A Political Scandal Revealing Elite Tensions – A Lecture (Professor slides a picture of Bo Xilai onto the screen. He’s smiling, immaculately dressed,…
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The Shanghai World Expo (2010): ‘Better City, Better Life’ – Explore the Hosting of the World’s Fair in Shanghai, Examining its Theme Focused on Urban Development and Sustainability, Its Massive Scale and Attendance, And Its Role in Showcasing Shanghai as a Global City and China’s Economic Progress.

The Shanghai World Expo (2010): "Better City, Better Life" - A Lecture on Urban Dreams and Chinese Ambition (Professor Snarkington adjusts his spectacles, a twinkle in his eye. He's wearing…
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The Beijing Olympic Games (August 8-24, 2008): Showcasing a Rising Power – Explore the Preparations, Opening Ceremony, And The Hosting of the Summer Olympics in Beijing, Examining the Symbolism of the Games for China as a Modern and Powerful Nation on the Global Stage, And The International Attention it Brought to the Country.

The Beijing Olympic Games (August 8-24, 2008): Showcasing a Rising Power (A Lecture on National Pride, Pigeon Release Anxiety, and Ping Pong Supremacy) (Professor: Dr. Eleanor Vance, PhD in Olympic…
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The SARS Outbreak (2002-2003): A Public Health Crisis and its Impact – Examine the Outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in China and Its Spread Globally, Exploring the Initial Handling of the Crisis, Its Social and Economic Impact, And The Lessons Learned Regarding Public Health Management and Transparency.

The SARS Outbreak (2002-2003): A Public Health Crisis and its Impact – A Lecture (Professor steps up to the podium, adjusts their glasses, and clears their throat with a dramatic…
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China’s Entry into the World Trade Organization (December 11, 2001): A Global Economic Shift – Explore the Detailed Negotiations and the Moment China Officially Became a Member of the WTO, Examining the Opportunities and Challenges This Presented for China’s Economy and Its Role in Global Trade, Accelerating Its Economic Rise.

China's Entry into the World Trade Organization (December 11, 2001): A Global Economic Shift - A Lecture (Insert a dramatic picture here of a globe morphing into a Chinese takeout…
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Macau’s Handover to China (1999): The End of Portuguese Colonial Rule – Examine the Historical Significance of the Transfer of Sovereignty over Macau from Portugal to China, Following the Model of ‘One Country, Two Systems,’ Marking the End of European Colonial Presence in China.

Macau's Handover to China (1999): The End of Portuguese Colonial Rule – A Lecture (🔔 Class begins!) 🔔 Welcome, esteemed historians-in-the-making, to a fascinating journey into the world of geopolitics,…
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The Three Gorges Dam Project Begins (1994): A Monumental Engineering Feat with Significant Consequences – Explore the Start of Construction on the World’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam, Examining Its Goals (Flood Control, Power Generation), The Immense Scale of the Project, And The Controversies Surrounding Resettlement, Environmental Impact, And Cultural Heritage Loss.

The Three Gorges Dam Project Begins (1994): A Monumental Engineering Feat with Significant Consequences (A Lecture: Get Ready to Dive into the Deep End!) (Professor Armchair, PhD (Probably) - Adjusts…
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The Establishment of the Shanghai Stock Exchange (1990): Reintroducing Capital Markets – Examine the Reopening of a Stock Exchange in Shanghai after Decades of Communist Rule, Signaling China’s Commitment to Economic Reforms and the Development of Capital Markets as Part of Its Integration into the Global Economy.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange: From Dust to Dynasty (A Lecture) (Sound of a gong resonating, followed by upbeat Chinese music) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome, welcome to "Capitalism…
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The Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989: A Student-Led Demand for Democracy – Explore the Weeks of Demonstrations by Students and Other Citizens in Beijing Calling for Political Reforms, Greater Freedom, And an End to Corruption, Highlighting the Growing Desire for Political Change in China and Leading to the Tragic Events that Followed.

The Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989: A Student-Led Demand for Democracy (Lecture Hall Doors Slam Open with a Dramatic BANG!) Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today we’re diving headfirst…