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The National Broadcasting Company and its affiliated independent stations present The Pacific Story. [♪Music playing on radio and radio playing in background. This is the story of the Pacific, the drama of the millions of people who live around this greatest sea, where the United States is now committed to a long-term policy of securing the peace. This is the background story of the events in the Pacific and their meaning to us and to the generations to come. [♪Music playing…

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Synopsis

In The Chinese Giant Awakens, the story unfolds in a humble Chinese village where the arrival of scholars stirs both curiosity and skepticism among the residents. These scholars, led by the influential figure James Yen, aim to educate the villagers, many of whom are illiterate and unaware of the opportunities that education can provide. The elder of the village gathers the people to discuss the significance of this unexpected visit, igniting a conversation about the value of learning and the potential for change in their lives.

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Pacific Story, Episode 143

The Chinese Giant Awakens

Sunday, April 14, 1946 · 29:56

Pacific Story, Episode 143

The Chinese Giant Awakens

Sunday, April 14, 1946 · 29:56

Summary

In The Chinese Giant Awakens, a village in China faces the challenge of education as scholars arrive to promote literacy among the illiterate population. The stakes are high as the villagers grapple with their identity and the potential for change.

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