Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 981, Xue Juzheng, Chinese scholar-official and historian passed away. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1900, Marcel Paul, French communist politician and Holocaust survivor (died 1982) was born. In 1913, The Second Revolution breaks out against the Beiyang government, as Li Liejun proclaims Jiangxi independent from the Republic of China. In 1914, Mohammad Moin, Iranian linguist and lexicographer (died 1971) was born. In 1966, Taiji, Japanese bass player and songwriter (died 2011) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 2015, Cheng Siwei, Chinese engineer, economist, and politician (born 1935) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
A journey to the ideological roots of Xi Jinping, the leader who stood up to Trump
Narrative Analysis: Glittering Generalities
China’s president has consolidated power through a lasting anti-corruption drive and frequently calls for a ‘fighting spirit.’ His years in a rural village during the Cultural Revolution helped shape his leadership
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