This page lists all upcoming China books, defined broadly as any English-language book on or from China that is slated to be published from a reputable house in the next four months. We update this list every other Thursday. We aspire to be comprehensive, but if we have missed a book, please contact us with the publisher link. The categories below are designed to present books by broad groupings, not as a perfect classification. Blurbs by Taili Ni, Olivia Bennett and Kaitlyn Wells.
Coming soon
China’s Gambit
The Calculus of Coercion
Ketian Zhang
An examination of when, why, and how China attempts to coerce states over perceived threats to its national security
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Confucian Iconoclasm
Textual Authority, Modern Confucianism, and the Politics of Antitradition in Republican China
Philippe Major
A new interpretation of the emergence of modern Confucianism in Republican China that challenges deep-seated assumptions about the traditionalist nature of Confucianism
Buy
Empire in the Western Ocean
Sea Power and the Early Ming Navy, 1355-1449
Jung-pang Lo
A history discussing the geographic, political and commercial factors that led to the emergence of seapower and a navy under the Ming
Buy
Echoes Across the Sea
Fujian, Persia, and the Arab World
Yuling Ding and Han Lin (ed. Bizhen Xie)
A collection of images showcasing the cultural, commercial, and human exchanges between Fujian and the Middle East over several centuries
Buy
Sailing Across the Seas
Fujian and the West
Weiwei Wu (ed. Bizhen Xie)
A collection of images exploring the rich and complex relationships that have shaped Fujian's interactions with Europe and America
Buy
Academic Star Wars
Excellence Initiatives in Global Perspective
Ed. Maria Yudkevich, Philip G. Altbach and Jamil Salmi
A study that offers a comprehensive exploration of Academic excellence initiatives (AEIs), delving into their impact, controversies and implications for higher education institutions worldwide
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Laws of the Land
Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China
Tristan Brown
An academic work that uncovers the relationship between the state and the ancient practice of Fengshui during the Qing Dynasty in China
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Jiangya
China's Titanic
Steven Schwankert
An account of the SS Jiangya, a ship whose explosion claimed more lives than the Titanic
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Searching for Billie
A journalist's quest to understand his mother's past leads him to discover a vanished China
Ian Gill
A family story set against the backdrop of China's turbulent century between the Anglo-Chinese wars and the advent of communism
Buy
Zheng Chaolin
Selected Writings 1942-1998
Eds. Gregor Benton, John Sexton
A collection of writings by Zheng Chaolin
Buy
Spies and Scholars
Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia’s Quest for World Power
Gregory Afinogenov
A history that unveils the riveting tale of Imperial Russia's relentless pursuit of global dominance through the clandestine intersection of Chinese secrets and scholarly pursuits
Buy
The Fear of Chinese Power
An International History
Jeffrey Crean
A narrative that explores the complex and compelling global anxieties surrounding Chinese influence, presenting fresh perspectives and approaches to the dynamics of international history
Buy
China and the Internet
Using New Media for Development and Social Change
Song Shi
An analysis of how activists, NGOs, and government offices have used the Internet in China to promote development and social change
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Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World
Demystifying Enduring Traditions and Dynamic Constraints
Jean Dong
An analysis of Chinese policy-making and China's long tradition of statecraft
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Slaves of the Emperor
Service, Privilege, and Status in the Qing Eight Banners
David C. Porter
An exploration of the Qing approach to the challenge of early modern state-building and how the banner system created a service elite
Buy
Cinematic Guerrillas
Propaganda, Projectionists, and Audiences in Socialist China
Jie Li
A media history of Chinese film exhibition and reception offering insights into the powers and limits of propaganda
Buy
India-China Dialogues Beyond Borders
Cultural, Social Economic and Political Perspectives
eds. Swati Mishra and Ranjana Sheel
A collection of contributions related to the India-China relationship beyond the issue of borders, focusing on the role of language, history and culture, politics and economy, and philosophy and sociology
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Three Faces of Sun Tzu
Analyzing Sun Tzu's Art of War, A Manual on Strategy
Scott Boorman
An analysis of Sun Tzu's Art of War that applies its military and intelligence insights to 21st century competitions
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China Mysteries
Crime Novels from China's Others
Jeffrey C. Kinkley
An examination of more than a hundred mystery and crime novels in Chinese literature
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Women of Chinese Modern Art
Gender and Reforming Traditions in National and Global Spheres, 1900s-1930s
Doris Sung
A study of how women embroiderers, traditionalist calligraphers and painters shaped the terrain of the modern art world and gender positioning during China's social-cultural transformation from empire to republic
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Essentials of Chinese Humanism
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
Xiaoyue Xu (tr. Zhen Chi)
A study of how key concepts of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism play a significant role in shaping Chinese humanism
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Obligation
The Changing Physician-Patient Relationship and Healthcare Reforms in China
Liu Jia
An exploration of the shifting nature of the physician-patient relationship in China
Buy
Upcoming Politics Books
China’s Gambit
The Calculus of Coercion
Ketian Zhang
An examination of when, why, and how China attempts to coerce states over perceived threats to its national security
Buy
Chinese Statecraft in a Changing World
Demystifying Enduring Traditions and Dynamic Constraints
Jean Dong
An analysis of Chinese policy-making and China's long tradition of statecraft
Buy
Three Faces of Sun Tzu
Analyzing Sun Tzu's Art of War, A Manual on Strategy
Scott Boorman
An analysis of Sun Tzu's Art of War that applies its military and intelligence insights to 21st century competitions
Buy
Living U.S.-China Relations
From Cold War to Cold War
David Lampton
A critical look at how the U.S.-China relationship has been managed, and at the story of U.S.-China ties as the relationship between two societies, not just two states
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China’s Rise in the Global South
The Middle East, Africa, and Beijing's Alternative World Order
Dawn C. Murphy
A comparison and analysis of thirty years of China's interactions with the Middle East and Africa across a range of functional areas
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The Political Thought of Xi Jinping
Steve Tsang, Olivia Cheung
An analysis of the ideological underpinnings and political philosophy of Xi Jinping, offering insights into the leadership and governing principles shaping China's contemporary political landscape
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China’s World View
Demystifying China to Prevent Global Conflict
David Daokui Li
An exploration of China’s perspective on economy, government, society, and its position in the world
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Chinese Soft Power and Public Diplomacy in the United States
Bilal Zubair
An exploration of the past and future of Chinese soft power and public diplomacy, and how they have played out in the U.S.-China relationship
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The Republic of China
1912 to 1949
Xavier Paulès (tr. Lindsay Lightfoot)
An account of the period from the founding of the Republic of China in 1912 to the civil war of 1945-9 and the establishment of the People's Republic of China that challenges various common claims
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The War Below
Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives
Ernest Scheyder
A look into what is needed to fight climate change, secure energy independence, and the impact China's domination of critical minerals will have on the geopolitical order
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Chinese Investments in Southeast Asia
Patterns and Significance
Evelyn Goh and Liu Nan
A quantitative study of key changes in Chinese investments in Southeast Asian economies over fifteen years
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China: The Super Predator
A Challenge for the Planet
Pierre-Antoine Donnet
A study that argues that China is one of the main threats to the democratic world
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Wild Ride
China's short-lived experiment with capitalism
Anne Stevenson-Yang
An account of the CCP's efforts to cling onto power, first through market liberalization, then total control at every level of society
A World Safe for Commerce
American Foreign Policy from the Revolution to the Rise of China
Dale C. Copeland
An exploration of how commerce determines whether America preserves the peace or goes to war with China
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China as Number One?
The Emerging Values of a Rising Power
Yang Zhong and Ronald F. Inglehart
An exploration of China's soft powers through the eyes of Chinese citiizens
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The Sentinel State
Surveillance and the Survival of Dictatorship in China
Minxin Pei
An argument that the endurance of dictatorship in China owes less to facial recognition AI and GPS tracking than to the human resources of the Leninist suveillance state
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The Ripple Effect
China's Complex Presence in Southeast Asia
Enze Han
A exploration of China's relationship with Southeast Asia that scrutinizes the ordinary manifestations of China's presence in the region and the multifaceted web of actors and their effects
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Cold War 2.0
Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between China, Russia, and America
George S. Takach
An examination of how technological innovations like AI will shape the tension between democracy and autocracy
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People’s Diplomacy
How Americans and Chinese Transformed US-China Relations During the Cold War
Kazushi Minami
A scholarly work that uncovers the transformative role played by Americans and Chinese in reshaping US-China relations amidst the complexities of the Cold War era
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The Belt and Road City
Geopolitics, Urbanization, and China's Search for a New International Order
Simon Curtis and Ian Klaus
An explanation of how China's Belt and Road Initiative seeks to reshape international order and how it has catalyzed a new era of infrastructural geopolitics
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All That Glistens
Chinese Party-State Influence in Britain
Martin Thorley
An exposé of the secrets behind the Sino-British ‘golden age,' revealing a relationship built on Chinese government influence, corruption and global capitalism
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World on the Brink
How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century
Dmitri Alperovitch, Garrett M. Graff
An argument for how the U.S. can maintain its place as the world's top superpower in the face of a rising China
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Red Dragon Bombers
China's Long-range Bomber Force since 1956
Andreas Rupprecht
An analysis of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's bomber force
BuyUpcoming History Books
Empire in the Western Ocean
Sea Power and the Early Ming Navy, 1355-1449
Jung-pang Lo
A history discussing the geographic, political and commercial factors that led to the emergence of seapower and a navy under the Ming
Buy
Echoes Across the Sea
Fujian, Persia, and the Arab World
Yuling Ding and Han Lin (ed. Bizhen Xie)
A collection of images showcasing the cultural, commercial, and human exchanges between Fujian and the Middle East over several centuries
Buy
Sailing Across the Seas
Fujian and the West
Weiwei Wu (ed. Bizhen Xie)
A collection of images exploring the rich and complex relationships that have shaped Fujian's interactions with Europe and America
Buy
Jiangya
China's Titanic
Steven Schwankert
An account of the SS Jiangya, a ship whose explosion claimed more lives than the Titanic
Buy
Searching for Billie
A journalist's quest to understand his mother's past leads him to discover a vanished China
Ian Gill
A family story set against the backdrop of China's turbulent century between the Anglo-Chinese wars and the advent of communism
Buy
Zheng Chaolin
Selected Writings 1942-1998
Eds. Gregor Benton, John Sexton
A collection of writings by Zheng Chaolin
Buy
Spies and Scholars
Chinese Secrets and Imperial Russia’s Quest for World Power
Gregory Afinogenov
A history that unveils the riveting tale of Imperial Russia's relentless pursuit of global dominance through the clandestine intersection of Chinese secrets and scholarly pursuits
Buy
The Fear of Chinese Power
An International History
Jeffrey Crean
A narrative that explores the complex and compelling global anxieties surrounding Chinese influence, presenting fresh perspectives and approaches to the dynamics of international history
Buy
Slaves of the Emperor
Service, Privilege, and Status in the Qing Eight Banners
David C. Porter
An exploration of the Qing approach to the challenge of early modern state-building and how the banner system created a service elite
Buy
Fighting on the Cultural Front
U.S.-China Relations in the Cold War
Hongshan Li
A historical account of the confrontation between the United States and the People's Republic of China on the Cold War's cultural front
Buy
The Han-Xiongnu War, 133 BC-89 AD
The Struggle of China and a Steppe Empire Told Through its Key Figures
Scott Crawford
An examination of the Han-Xiongnu war through biographies of fifteen historical figures
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Asia after Europe
Imagining a Continent in the Long Twentieth Century
Sugata Bose
A history of a century of struggles to define Asian identity and express alternatives to European forms of universalism
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India and China at Odds in the Asian Century
A Diplomatic and Strategic History
Vappala Balachandran
An academic text that offers a comprehensive diplomatic and strategic history, examining the complex relationship between India and China as they navigate the Asian century
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Taiwan Lives
A Social and Political History
Niki J. P. Alsford
Real stories that trace the social and political evolution of Taiwan and the resilient lives of its people
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China After Mao
The Rise of a Superpower
Frank Dikötter
An investigative history that uses untouched archives to reveal the rocky road on which China's rapid economic transformation unfolded
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Target Hong Kong
A True Story of U.S. Navy Pilots at War
Steven K. Bailey
A history of the U.S. Navy airstrikes on Japanese-held Hong Kong, brought to life by the personal accounts of six Navy pilots and one British POW
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From Genghis Khan to Tamerlane
The Reawakening of Mongol Asia
Peter Jackson
An account of how a new world order under Tamerlane was born out of the decline of the Mongol Empire
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Smoke and Ashes
Opium's Hidden Histories
Amitav Ghosh
A travelogue, memoir, and historical essay unraveling the impact of the opium trade on global history in Britain, India, and China, and the author's own family
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The China Firm
American Elites and the Making of British Colonial Society
Thomas Larkin
An examination of the Hong Kong-based Augustine Heard & Company, the most prominent American trading firm in treaty-port China, to explore the ways American elites made and were made by British colonial society
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Images of War
The Cultural Construction of Qing Martial Prowess
Ya-chen Ma
An interdisciplinary work that sheds new light on Manchu rule in the Qing dynasty
BuyUpcoming Society/Culture Books
Confucian Iconoclasm
Textual Authority, Modern Confucianism, and the Politics of Antitradition in Republican China
Philippe Major
A new interpretation of the emergence of modern Confucianism in Republican China that challenges deep-seated assumptions about the traditionalist nature of Confucianism
Buy
Academic Star Wars
Excellence Initiatives in Global Perspective
Ed. Maria Yudkevich, Philip G. Altbach and Jamil Salmi
A study that offers a comprehensive exploration of Academic excellence initiatives (AEIs), delving into their impact, controversies and implications for higher education institutions worldwide
Buy
Laws of the Land
Fengshui and the State in Qing Dynasty China
Tristan Brown
An academic work that uncovers the relationship between the state and the ancient practice of Fengshui during the Qing Dynasty in China
Buy
China and the Internet
Using New Media for Development and Social Change
Song Shi
An analysis of how activists, NGOs, and government offices have used the Internet in China to promote development and social change
Buy
Cinematic Guerrillas
Propaganda, Projectionists, and Audiences in Socialist China
Jie Li
A media history of Chinese film exhibition and reception offering insights into the powers and limits of propaganda
Buy
India-China Dialogues Beyond Borders
Cultural, Social Economic and Political Perspectives
eds. Swati Mishra and Ranjana Sheel
A collection of contributions related to the India-China relationship beyond the issue of borders, focusing on the role of language, history and culture, politics and economy, and philosophy and sociology
Buy
China Mysteries
Crime Novels from China's Others
Jeffrey C. Kinkley
An examination of more than a hundred mystery and crime novels in Chinese literature
Buy
Women of Chinese Modern Art
Gender and Reforming Traditions in National and Global Spheres, 1900s-1930s
Doris Sung
A study of how women embroiderers, traditionalist calligraphers and painters shaped the terrain of the modern art world and gender positioning during China's social-cultural transformation from empire to republic
Buy
Essentials of Chinese Humanism
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
Xiaoyue Xu (tr. Zhen Chi)
A study of how key concepts of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism play a significant role in shaping Chinese humanism
Buy
Obligation
The Changing Physician-Patient Relationship and Healthcare Reforms in China
Liu Jia
An exploration of the shifting nature of the physician-patient relationship in China
Buy
Connecting China, Latin America, and the Caribbean
Infrastructure and Everyday Life
Ed. Enrique Dussel Peters, James A. Cook, Joseph S. Alter
An edited volume that examines the economic and cultural impact of Chinese infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean
Buy
Vegan Chinese Food
Yang Liu and Katharina Pinczolits
A book of recipes for easy, delicious and plant-based versions of sixty well-loved Chinese dishes
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Bringing Forth the New
Visual Art and the World of Contemporary China
Michael Maizels
An introduction into the world of Chinese contemporary visual art, opening from the art world onto the political, technological and economic vectors of recent Chinese history
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China’s Southern Paradise
Treasures from the Lower Yangzi Delta
Ed. Clarissa von Spee
A volume of essays and object entries focusing on the artistic production and cultural impact of the lower Yangzi River delta from Neolithic times through the eighteenth century
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Introduction to Guoxue
Traditional Chinese Thoughts, Culture, and Learning
Zhang Taiyan
A collection of Zhang Taiyan's lectures on traditional Chinese thoughts, culture, and learning
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Glorious Qing
Decorative Arts in China, 1644-1911
Claudia Brown
A comprehensive exploration of the world of Qing dynasty decorative arts, showcasing their craftsmanship, cultural symbolism, and artistic legacy
Buy
The China Race
Global Competition for Alternative World Orders
Fei-Ling Wang
A collection of Zhang Taiyan's lectures on traditional Chinese thoughts, culture, and learning
Buy
The Mountains Are High
A Year of Escape and Discovery in Rural China
Alec Ash
A memoir chronicling a year of escape and self-discovery in rural China, where migrants from overcrowded cities have moved to change their lives
Buy
Poet Monks
The Invention of Buddhist Poetry in Late Medieval China
Thomas J. Mazanec
A study that focuses on the literary and religious practices of Buddhist poet-monks during the Tang-dynasty, offering new insights into the development of medieval poetry
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The Minjian Avant-Garde
Art of the Crowd in Contemporary China
Chang Tan
An academic book that illuminates the vibrant world of contemporary Chinese art, showcasing the transformative power of the crowd in shaping the avant-garde movement
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The Art of the Chinese Picture-Scroll
Shane McCausland
A scholarly book that guides readers through a historical journey, exploring the intricate beauty and storytelling of traditional Chinese picture-scrolls
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Flight of the Bön Monks
War, Persecution, and the Salvation of Tibet's Oldest Religion
Harvey Rice, Jackie Cole
An inside account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet told through the voices of three persecuted monks
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The Fox Spirit, the Stone Maiden, and Other Transgender Histories fom Late Imperial China
Matthew H. Sommer
A study of transgender lives and practices in late imperial China
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At the Edge of Empire
A Family’s Reckoning with the Fall and Rise of China
Edward Wong
A dual narrative that tells the story of modern China by braiding an intergenerational family memoir with first-person contemporary reporting by the former New York Times Beijing bureau chief
BuyUpcoming Fiction Books
River East, River West
Aube Rey Lescure
A historical fiction book set against the backdrop of developing modern China that follows two generations searching for belonging and opportunity
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The Chinese Groove
A Novel
Kathryn Ma
A novel about an optimistic immigrant with big dreams, dire prospects, and a fractured extended family
Buy
Chinese Folktales
Ed. J.K. Jackson
A collection of stories drawn from over three thousand years of Chinese folklore
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Batshit Seven
A Novel
Sheung-King
A novel about a millennial living through the Hong Kong protests, as he struggles to make sense of modern life and the parts of himself that just won't gel
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Missives from the Masses
Su Tong (tr. Josh Stenberg)
A collection of short stories about the strange accounts of the hidden lives eked out during China's turbulent economic rise
The Water Margin
Outlaws of the Marsh: The Epic Tale of Brotherhood, Bravery and Rebellion in Imperial China
Shi Naian (trans. J.H. Jackson)
A new translation of a Chinese classic tale set in 12th century Imperial China
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The Book of Secrets
A Personal History of Betrayal in Red China
Xin Ran
A behind-the-scenes account of a family torn apart by the Tiananmen Square massacre and military intelligence officer JIe's attempts to open up the Chinese system to the people
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The Funeral Cryer
Wenyan Lu
A novel about a professional mourner who has faced social isolation due to the stigma around her job
Buy
House of Kwa
Mimi Kwa
A fictional family drama spanning four generations, beginning during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong during World War II
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