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Life and Death in Shanghai

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Nien Cheng
Nien Cheng

Nien Cheng was a Chinese author and former diplomat, born on January 28, 1915, and passed away on November 2, 2009. She is renowned for her memoir, Life and Death in Shanghai, which provides a unique perspective on the lives of ordinary people during the Cultural Revolution. more

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