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CultureExploring The Soong Sisters, Their Famous Marriages and Getting Their Story RightJung Chang's latest book promises a fresh take on the story of the Soong Sisters but ultimately ... By Jeremiah JenneApril 1, 2020
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Daily DripHistorical Chinese Figures You Should Know: 1,000 Years of Sima GuangThe writings of the Song Dynasty scholar still resonate today By Jeremiah JenneNovember 17, 2019
