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Explainer: How China Got its Flag

How the PRC got its stars – and almost a stripe

by Erik Crouch, 29 September 2024

This Day in History: The Foreign Founder Member of the CPC

The Dutch socialist who attended the First National Congress of the CPC.

by Ned Kelly, 23 July 2022

This Day in History: Founding of the Communist Party of China

The Communist Party of China turns 100 this month, founded in Shanghai in July 1921.

by Ned Kelly, 23 July 2022

This Day in History: 'Learn from Lei Feng Day' Campaign Begins

On March 5, 1963, Chairman Mao initiated the 'Follow the examples of Comrade Lei Feng' propaganda campaign.

by That's, 05 March 2021

The Story of Ho Chi Minh's Secret Chinese Bride

A tale of love and woe, just in time for Valentine's Day.

by Daniel Plafker, 14 February 2021

The Incredible Life of Isabel Crook, Chinese Medal of Friendship Recipient

Born in Chengdu, Sichuan in December of 1915, Isabel witnessed some of the biggest events of the 20th century through a Chinese lens.

by Matthew Bossons, 15 June 2020

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