A Dream Of Modern China
China is a world superpower today. But just over a century ago, the country was in complete turmoil — foreign powers had carved up the country, the ruling dynasty was losing control, and millions of citizens were struggling to survive. However, that political chaos inspired a nationalist movement that reshaped China as we know it, and it was led by one man - Sun Yat-sen.
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A Dream Of Modern China
May 23, 201912:01 AM ET
A Dream Of Modern China
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