The Establishment of the United Nations and Why It Mattered Profoundly to China
World War II as a turning point for China’s destiny World War II was not only a military struggle for China but also a rare
January 13, 2026
World War II as a turning point for China’s destiny World War II was not only a military struggle for China but also a rare
A scholar shaped by a century of transformation Wang Gungwu belongs to a generation shaped by extraordinary historical change. Born into a world where China
A forgotten chapter before global alliances hardened World War II is often remembered as a clear divide between the Allied powers and the Axis bloc.
An unexpected discovery in a Chinatown bookshop Some of the most meaningful encounters with history happen by chance. In a small stationery shop tucked away
A fallen ruler at the edge of history On 16 August 1945, as the Second World War drew to a close in Asia, a quiet
An overlooked corner of Asia’s visual history Within the world of historical photo collecting, images of China dominate attention. There are specialised magazines, dedicated collectors,
A collecting journey that came full circle More than twenty years ago, I began collecting old photographs of Singapore. At the time, it was a
A photograph that marked the end of exile In November 1945, as the Second World War drew to a close in Asia, a quiet but
An unexpected path shaped by memory When I was young, I could never have imagined that I would one day collect historical photographs of Singapore,
A forgotten story finds a public voice The story of Wu Shi, known within the Chinese Communist Party as Secret Envoy No. 1 in Taiwan,
