From "Sick Man of Asia" to "Sick Uncle Sam" |
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For most of the twentieth century, the racist trope “sick man of Asia” haunted Chinese rulers and people alike. Now, with all the healthcare problems in the U.S. that the COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare, the roles have completely reversed. How did this happen? What does it mean for the future?
Professor Marta Hanson of Johns Hopkins University discusses in the China Center's "Considering China" webinar series. |