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Synopsis
The Old China episode of Pacific Story opens with a reflection on the vast Pacific and its peoples, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of China’s historical significance. The narration introduces China as a nation that has endured over 50 years of Japanese aggression, highlighting its pivotal role in the Pacific theater during World War II. The episode underscores the necessity of understanding China, not merely as a wartime ally but as a civilization with a profound legacy that stretches back thousands of years.
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