Reading the Sino-US rivalry: how a quiet literary relationship has shaped views on China
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the US-China relationship is a central focus of a new series analyzing ties between the two nations. The series covers technology and soft power, with a piece by Khushboo Razdan exploring how literature shapes public perceptions and fosters personal connections despite geopolitical tensions. The article opens with an anecdote about Alexander Boyd, whose life was influenced by a book about China at age 14. This highlights the enduring impact of cultural exchange amid intensifying rivalry.
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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the US-China relationship is a central focus of a new series analyzing ties between the two nations. The series covers technology and soft power, with a piece by Khushboo Razdan exploring how literature shapes public perceptions and fosters personal connections despite geopolitical tensions. The article opens with an anecdote about Alexander Boyd, whose life was influenced by a book about China at age 14. This highlights the enduring impact...
The US-China relationship is characterized as 'geopolitical rivalry intensifies'.
The United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.
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The US confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
Opinion- The US-China relationship is characterized as 'geopolitical rivalry intensifies'.
- The series aims to examine 'pressure points and possibilities' in bilateral ties.
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Loaded language removedAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it faces a new world order shaped by its relationship with China. In this series, we examine the challenges and opportunities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power.
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The US confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
OpinionKhushboo Razdan looks at how books shape public perceptions and inspire lifelong connections between the US and China.
OpinionThe United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding.
South China Morning PostThis series examines pressure points and possibilities in US-China ties from hard tech to soft power.
South China Morning PostAlexander Boyd was 14 when a book about China altered the course of his life.
South China Morning Post