From kung-fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, China has influenced the world for thousands of years. China expert Linda Jaivin (The Shortest History of China) distils its history and influence.

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event, Linda Jaivin in conversation with Jock Serong.

From kung-fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, China has influenced the world for thousands of years. China expert Linda Jaivin (The Shortest History of China) distils its history and influence.

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