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The Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre (1989): A Demand for Democracy and its Brutal Suppression – Examine the Student-Led Protests for Political Reform in Beijing and the Subsequent Military Crackdown, Exploring the Causes of the Protests, The Government’s Response, And The Lasting Impact of This Event on China’s Political Landscape and International Relations.

The Tiananmen Square Protests and Massacre (1989): A Demand for Democracy and its Brutal Suppression (A Lecture with a Dash of Dark Humor) (Professor Meowser, PhD (Purrsistently Demanding History), Department…
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The Beginning of Economic Reforms (1978): Deng Xiaoping’s ‘Reform and Opening Up’ – Explore the Policies Initiated Under Deng Xiaoping to Introduce Market-Oriented Reforms, Open China to Foreign Investment, And Decentralize Economic Decision-Making, Examining the Gradual Process of Economic Liberalization and Its Profound Impact on Chinese Society and the Global Economy.

The Beginning of Economic Reforms (1978): Deng Xiaoping's 'Reform and Opening Up' – A Lecture on China's Economic Revolution (Professor slides a picture of a smiling Deng Xiaoping onto the…
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The Death of Mao Zedong (1976): The End of an Era and the Beginning of Change – Examine the Events Following the Death of Mao Zedong, Exploring the Power Struggles, The Arrest of the Gang of Four, And The Opportunities for Political and Economic Reform That Emerged After Decades of His Dominance.

The Death of Mao Zedong (1976): The End of an Era and the Beginning of Change (Lecture Style: Professor with a tendency towards tangents and dad jokes) (Professor adjusts glasses,…
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Nixon’s Visit to China (1972): A Diplomatic Breakthrough After Decades of Isolation – Examine the Historic Visit by US President Richard Nixon to the People’s Republic of China, Exploring the Secret Negotiations, The Geopolitical Context (Cold War), And The Significance of This Event in Opening Up Relations Between the Two Countries and Ending China’s International Isolation.

Nixon's Visit to China (1972): A Diplomatic Breakthrough After Decades of Isolation - A Lecture (Lecture hall lights dim, a slide appears with a photo of Nixon and Mao shaking…
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The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976): Mao’s Campaign to Preserve Communist Ideology and Purge Opponents – Explore the Social and Political Upheaval, The Role of the Red Guards, The Destruction of Cultural Heritage, And The Persecution of Millions, Examining the Causes, Course, And Devastating Impact of This Decade of Chaos and Violence on Chinese Society and Intellectual Life.

The Cultural Revolution (1966-1976): Mao's Wild Ride to Purify China (and Maybe Lose Control a Little) (Lecture Notes) Good morning, everyone! Buckle up, because today we're diving headfirst into one…
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The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962): Mao’s Ambitious Plan for Rapid Industrialization and Agricultural Collectivization – Examine the Policies, Implementation, And The Devastating Consequences of This Campaign, Which Led to Widespread Famine and Millions of Deaths, Highlighting the Failures of Central Planning and the Human Cost of Ideological Extremism.

The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962): Mao's Ambitious Plan for Rapid Industrialization and Agricultural Collectivization - A Lecture in Disaster ⚠️ (Disclaimer: This lecture contains descriptions of famine and death. While…
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The Korean War (1950-1953): China’s Intervention and Confrontation with the United States – Explore China’s Decision to Send ‘Volunteer’ Forces to Aid North Korea Against UN Forces (Primarily US), Examining the Motivations, Military Engagements, And The Impact of This Conflict on China’s Relationship with the West and Its Internal Politics.

The Korean War (1950-1953): China's Intervention and Confrontation with the United States – A Lecture from Across the Yalu River 🇨🇳 Welcome, comrades! Grab your popcorn (preferably not the kind…
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The Founding of the People’s Republic of China (1949): Mao Zedong Proclaims a New Era – Examine the Events Leading up to and Including the Proclamation of the PRC in Beijing, Exploring the Significance of This Moment for China and the World, Marking the End of the Civil War and the Establishment of Communist Rule on the Mainland.

The Founding of the People's Republic of China (1949): Mao Zedong Proclaims a New Era – From Civil War Chaos to Communist Control (Lecture Introduction - A Dramatic Entrance! 🎤💥)…
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The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): The Final Showdown Between Nationalists and Communists – Explore the Resumption of the Civil War After the Defeat of Japan, Examining the Military Strategies, Political Support, And Key Turning Points That Led to the Communist Victory and the Retreat of the Nationalists to Taiwan.

The Chinese Civil War (1945-1949): The Final Showdown Between Nationalists and Communists – A Lecture (Professor clears throat, adjusts glasses, and beams at the class) Alright, settle down, settle down!…
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The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion – Examine the Brutal Events That Occurred After the Fall of Nanjing, Exploring the Widespread Murder, Rape, And Atrocities Committed by Japanese Troops Against Chinese Civilians and Disarmed Soldiers, Remaining a Deeply Painful and Controversial Historical Event.

The Nanjing Massacre (1937): A Horrific Atrocity During the Japanese Invasion (A Lecture on a Dark Chapter of History) (⚠️ Content Warning: This lecture discusses graphic violence, sexual assault, and…