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1. How China changed during the Yuan dynasty, when Mongols ruled
Mongol rulers shook up Chinese society during the Yuan dynasty. For the first time in history, the whole of China was ruled not by a native Han descendant, but by a Mongol khan. The period was one of many firsts, as Silk Road trade routes thrived, paper money became common and China’s influence in Eurasia grew.
2. How actor Anthony Wong survived terrible films, ‘shut out’ by mainland China
From humble beginnings, Anthony Wong overcame adversity to become one of Hong Kong’s top actors – and a man unafraid to speak out. For over a decade now, he has been blacklisted by some in his home city and in mainland China for his support of the “umbrella movement” protests in 2014.
3. How running helped with a break-up and led to AI-backed Silk Road trek plan
