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Total systemic breakdown, then and now
The early 17th century was a tough time in China -- but not as alien to our own lives as you might imagine.
Andrew Leonard [2008-04-24]

  • Break Up China?

    You have to wonder how much China loses maintaining the semblence of a central government. Being widely diverse racially and culturally, what keeps the whole thing from breaking apart? Would China benefit by allowing a bit more independence? Since the Chinese adopted Capitalism they are no longer Communist, so what gives? What is the real China?

    -- aveutter
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    Friday, April 25, 2008 07:52 AM
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