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The Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong (1984): Negotiating the Handover – Examine the Agreement Between the UK and China Regarding the Future of Hong Kong, Outlining the Terms of the Handover in 1997 and the Framework for ‘One Country, Two Systems,’ A Key Diplomatic Event With Long-Term Consequences for Hong Kong’s Autonomy.

The Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong (1984): Negotiating the Handover – A Lecture (Professor strides onto the stage, adjusting his glasses and brandishing a tattered copy of the Joint…
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The Establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) (began 1980): Laboratories for Economic Reform – Explore the Creation of Designated Areas (Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou, Xiamen) Where Market-Oriented Reforms Were Implemented to Attract Foreign Investment and Stimulate Economic Growth, Examining Their Role as Catalysts for China’s Economic Transformation.

The Establishment of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) (began 1980): Laboratories for Economic Reform (A Lecture in the School of Hard Knocks, Department of Economic Wizardry) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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The Third Plenum of the 11th Central Committee (1978): The Formal Beginning of Reform and Opening Up – Examine the Significant Meeting of the CCP Central Committee Where Deng Xiaoping’s Policies of Economic Reform and Opening China to the Outside World Were Officially Endorsed, Marking a Pivotal Turning Point in China’s Modern History.

The Third Plenum of the 11th Central Committee (1978): The Formal Beginning of Reform and Opening Up – A Wild Ride into China's Modernization (Lecture begins with a dramatic flourish…
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The Arrest of the Gang of Four (1976): The End of the Cultural Revolution – Examine the Events Surrounding the Arrest of the Four Key Figures Associated with the Cultural Revolution (Including Mao’s Wife, Jiang Qing), Signaling a Shift in Political Power and Marking the Formal End of the Turbulent Decade of the Cultural Revolution.

The Arrest of the Gang of Four (1976): The End of the Cultural Revolution – A Humorous Yet Insightful Look at the Fall of the Radicals (Lecture Hall Ambiance: Imagine…
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The Death of Zhou Enlai (1976): Mourning and Political Tensions – Examine the Public Reaction and Political Climate Following the Death of Premier Zhou Enlai, a Respected Figure During the Cultural Revolution, Exploring How His Death Became a Catalyst for Expressions of Dissatisfaction with the Political Situation and the Gang of Four.

The Death of Zhou Enlai (1976): Mourning and Political Tensions – A Catalyst for Change (Lecture Starts) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today we’re diving headfirst into one of…
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The Lin Biao Incident (1971): A Mysterious Death and Political Purge – Examine the Events Surrounding the Alleged Coup Attempt by Lin Biao, Mao Zedong’s Designated Successor, And His Mysterious Death While Trying to Flee China, Exploring the Political Intrigue and Purge That Followed, Further Shaking the Stability of the Cultural Revolution era leadership.

The Lin Biao Incident (1971): A Mysterious Death and Political Purge – A Lecture on Betrayal, Planes, and Possible Pork Chops! 🐖✈️ Alright class, settle down, settle down! Today, we're…
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The Cultural Revolution’s Red Guards (1966-1968): Youthful Zeal and Destructive Power – Explore the Role of the Red Guards, Groups of Young People Mobilized by Mao Zedong, In Carrying Out His Campaign to Purge Society of Capitalist and Traditional Elements, Examining Their Actions, Violence, And The Chaos They Unleashed Across China.

The Cultural Revolution's Red Guards (1966-1968): Youthful Zeal and Destructive Power (Lecture: History 301 - Modern China) (Professor: Dr. Eleanor Vance, PhD - Don't worry, I'm not going to make…
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The Sino-Soviet Split (began late 1950s): Ideological and Political Divorce – Examine the Growing Differences and eventual Break Between the Communist Parties of China and the Soviet Union, Exploring the Ideological Disputes, Geopolitical Rivalries, And The Impact of This Split on the Global Communist Movement and Cold War Dynamics.

The Sino-Soviet Split: A Communist Divorce (and Why It Matters!) 💔🇨🇳🤝🇷🇺 (Lecture Hall Ambiance: Imagine dusty bookshelves, a chalkboard covered in Cyrillic and Chinese characters, and the faint smell of…
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The Great Chinese Famine (1959-1961): The Tragic Consequence of the Great Leap Forward – Examine the Causes and Devastating Impact of the Widespread Famine That Resulted from the Policies of the Great Leap Forward, Exploring the Agricultural Failures, Misreporting of Harvests, And The Immense Loss of Life, One of the Deadliest Famines in Human History.

The Great Chinese Famine (1959-1961): A Recipe for Disaster 👨‍🍳💥 (Or, How Not to Run a Country: A Cautionary Tale in Agricultural Hubris) Welcome, esteemed students of history! Today, we're…
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The Hundred Flowers Campaign (1956-1957): Brief Opening and Subsequent Crackdown – Examine the Period When the CCP Encouraged Citizens to Express Their Opinions and Criticisms, Exploring the Reasons Behind This Brief Opening and the Subsequent ‘Anti-Rightist Campaign’ That Suppressed Dissent and Persecuted Intellectuals, Revealing the Limits of Freedom of Speech Under Communist Rule.

The Hundred Flowers Campaign (1956-1957): A Brief Thaw, Followed by a Deep Freeze (Lecture Starts Here) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Today, we're diving headfirst into one of the…