Articles by Charles W. Hayford

The truth about lies

Charles W. Hayford surveys three books to illustrate how the discussion of Chinese and Western perceptions of honesty has progressed over time
Published on: 9/29/2008
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Between Nanjing and Chongqing

Charles W. Hayford reviews Stephen MacKinnon's latest book about the indelible mark that time between the Rape of Nanjing and the retreat to Chongqing left on modern China
Published on: 7/10/2008
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Don't toy with China

China is no child's plaything and the United States needs to handle its relationship with the country with great care, writes Charles W. Hayford
Published on: 10/5/2007
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When is a Farmer not a Farmer?

When he's Chinese -- then he's a peasant, writes Charles Hayford
Published on: 4/10/2007
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Snow, White & Seven China Revolution Classics

American reporters have been framing and reframing the China Story ever since the 19th century, says Charles W. Hayford
Published on: 11/30/2006
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