S9E09 | First Strike

S9E09 | First Strike

Season 9 is starting to wind down. For the ninth chengyu of the season, we take Sima Qian's "Record of the Grand Historian" and open to the chapter on Xiang Yu. This time we look at the story of Xiān Fā Zhì Rén 先发制人. In this well-known story from the fall of the Qin Dynasty, we see Xiang Yu and his uncle Xiang Liang seizing the day and the hour to attack Qin forces and bring the dynasty to an end. But before they do that, they first weigh their options by talking with the governor of a local commandery. After one short meeting with this guy, Xiang Liang decides not to wait to see what happens next. He realized 先发制人.

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Ep. 82 | The History of China-India Relations

Ep. 82 | The History of China-India Relations

Firstly, Laszlo apologizes in advance for the horrific pronunciation of all Hindi terms. In this updated version of a very old episode from 2012, we look at the long history of Sino-Indian Relations. ...

30 Apr 201236min

Ep. 81 | Guan Yu

Ep. 81 | Guan Yu

Known by many names, Guan Yu, Guan Gong, Guan Di, this great man of loyalty, integrity, and justice lived during the final years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. His oath of brotherhood with Liu Bei and Zh...

23 Apr 201223min

Ep. 80 | Bo Yibo

Ep. 80 | Bo Yibo

This week we look at a committed Communist Party leader who played an important role in steering China's economy and financial system from 1949 to 1966 and during the Deng era. Like many other leaders...

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Ep. 79 | Carl Crow

Ep. 79 | Carl Crow

This time we look at Missouri-born Carl Crow (1883-1945). Though pretty much forgotten today, Carl Crow lived an amazing life and was a prolific writer. From his front-row seats to many of the histori...

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Ep. 77 | The Silk Road & Marco Polo

Ep. 77 | The Silk Road & Marco Polo

In this farewell look at the Silk Road, we discuss a few more interesting things and then give the travels and adventures of Marco Polo a once over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...

14 Mars 201231min

Ep. 76 | Buddhism and the Silk Road

Ep. 76 | Buddhism and the Silk Road

Another fortnight, another China History Podcast. We return to the Silk Road and focus our attention on the monk Xuanzang. His was an interesting life. Through looking at Xuanzang you can truly gain a...

6 Mars 201233min

Ep. 75 | Xi Jinping

Ep. 75 | Xi Jinping

NOTE: This episode was produced PRIOR to President Xi's accession to the Head of the Party (and everything else). Xi Jinping left U.S. soil last night after taking in the Laker game at Staples Center....

20 Feb 201233min

Ep. 73 | The Early Years of the Silk Road

Ep. 73 | The Early Years of the Silk Road

Laszlo's back from Germany and after a long delay we pick up where we left off. In this episode we reacquaint ourselves with the background and early years of the Silk Road. Learn more about your ad c...

12 Feb 201239min

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