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Nixon era China history essay leads to Peking visit
A long editor's note by William L. Ryan surveys China's ancient civilization, dynasties, language unity, Confucian ideals, and cycles of upheaval to frame President Nixon's upcoming trip to Peking. The piece traces Chinese continuity, governance, and cultural traits across millennia, from Han to Ming and beyond.
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India
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