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The history of Mao Zedong Thought.
Lecture: Mao Zedong Thought – Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Great Leap Forward (Kind Of) (Image: A whimsical cartoon of Mao Zedong wearing a thinking…
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The history of political ideology in the PRC.
Political Ideology in the PRC: A Wild Ride on the Red Dragon 🐉 Lecture 101: From Revolution to "Socialism with Chinese Characteristics" – Buckle Up! Welcome, comrades (and future capitalists!),…
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The history of the Party-State relationship.
The Party-State Relationship: A Historical Rollercoaster Ride 🎢 Welcome, history buffs, political junkies, and anyone who's ever been utterly bewildered by the inner workings of… well, pretty much any country!…
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The history of the military in China.
The Dragon's Teeth: A Whirlwind Tour of Chinese Military History 🐉 Alright, settle in, folks! Grab your tea 🍵, maybe a baozi 🥟, because we're about to embark on a…
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The history of the police in China.
From Night Watchmen to AI Guardians: A Hilarious & Historical Hike Through Chinese Policing 👮♂️🇨🇳 Welcome, esteemed scholars and curious cats! Today's lecture promises a journey through the fascinating, often…
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The history of the judicial system in the PRC.
Welcome to the Temple of Justice (Sort Of): A Hilarious (and Informative) Journey Through the PRC's Judicial System! ⚖️🇨🇳 Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Grab your metaphorical notebooks and…
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The history of the legal system in the PRC.
The Wild Ride of Law in the PRC: From Mao Suits to Mergers & Acquisitions 🎢 (Welcome, Future Legal Eagles! 🦅) Alright, settle in, settle in! Today, we're diving headfirst…
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The history of civil society in China.
The Winding Road: A Humorous & (Hopefully) Enlightening History of Civil Society in China 🇨🇳 (A Lecture in Three Acts) Welcome, esteemed scholars, curious cats, and anyone who accidentally clicked…
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The history of labor movements in China.
China's Labor Pains & Gains: A Whirlwind Tour Through Worker History 🇨🇳🛠️✊ (Disclaimer: Buckle up, comrades! This lecture is going to be a wild ride through centuries of sweat, struggle,…
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The history of environmental movements in China.
From Emperors to Eco-Warriors: A Whirlwind Tour of Environmental Movements in China 🌍🇨🇳 (Welcome, everyone! Grab your bamboo-flavored snacks and settle in. Today, we’re embarking on a fascinating journey through…