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Inside China’s ‘Century of Shame’: How a Nation Rose From Humiliation to Power
From the mid-1800s to the early 20th century, China endured what historians call the ‘Century of Shame’. This era was defined by devastating foreign invasions, a series of unequal treaties, and deep internal turmoil. Once revered as a mighty empire, China found itself humbled by Western powers and Japan, forced to cede territory and sovereignty. ...