Why It’s Time to Rewrite China’s History Books

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Young Chinese are rethinking and reframing their country’s history. Rather than criticize, academics should try to help.

Fed Up With Capitalism, Young Chinese Brush Up on ‘Das Kapital’

With a new generation increasingly burned out by the “996” grind and liberal platitudes of their elders, can Marxism make a comeback?

The New-Style Pop Histories Making Socialism Cool Again

Online and on social media, popular historians are helping young Chinese reframe the country’s leftist past in a more positive light.