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Chinese Riches and Hidden Resources Unearthed by Wyatt
A profile of China’s vast yet largely unknown mineral wealth and diverse peoples. The author argues China holds immense coal, oil, metal deposits, and artisanal crafts, with regions like Shen-Si, Amoy, Yunnan, and Szechwan featuring unique cultures and resources. The piece notes Chinese superstition about digging for fuel, polyandrous groups, and ancient writing systems while predicting China may become a major world supplier of goods once opened.
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United States
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Yorcean
Yunnan
Szechwan
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