A 1930s novel of manners with evocative descriptions of Old Beijing offers surprisingly timeless observations about what it means to be an expat in China.

Jeremiah Jenne's Late Imperial and Modern Chinese History Blog

25.04.2025

Let Only Red Flowers Bloom, with NPR Correspondent Emily Feng — Jeremiah Jenne

In this episode of Barbarians at the Gate, we talk with Emily Feng about her new book Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping’s China.

Jeremiah Jenne's Late Imperial and Modern Chinese History Blog

03.05.2025

Barbarians at the Gate: Culture Shock — Jeremiah Jenne

David and Jeremiah discuss culture shock and our experiences helping students navigate the journey from "newbie" to "niubi" in China.

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23.05.2025

The Untold Story of the Chinese Men who survived the sinking of the Titanic — Jeremiah Jenne

"The Six" by Steven Schwankert comba ts a century of misinfo rmation sur ro unding six Chinese Titanic survivors. Why were these men vilified while members of other groups were celebrated?

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Peking Picnic by Ann Bridge — Jeremiah Jenne

Let Only Red Flowers Bloom, with NPR Correspondent Emily Feng — Jeremiah Jenne

Barbarians at the Gate: Culture Shock — Jeremiah Jenne

The Untold Story of the Chinese Men who survived the sinking of the Titanic — Jeremiah Jenne

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