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How the Opium Wars started China's 'century of humiliation', from Britain's opium trade at Canton to the burning of the Summer Palace.

A kite in the Beijing winter sky takes Lu Xun back to a childhood cruelty he's never been able to undo.

A passionate call for national rejuvenation; this essay envisions a youthful, vibrant China

A critique of societal stagnation and blind adherence to rituals.

A vivid collection of essays capturing the author's journey across 1930s Europe

An essayist recounts the humorous difficulties and simple joys of moving house.

A candid, thoughtful reflection on why people fear death and why the idea of immortality might be more boring than blissful.

A powerful call for freedom of speech, thought, and publication.

A revealing account of Lu Xun's legacy—told by the person who knew him best.