There is a real story to tell about how Chinese civilians and soldiers assisted US airmen after the Doolittle Raid - but "Midway" ain't it.
In this episode of Barbarians at the Gates, Edward Wong of the New York Times joins David and me to discuss Ed's new book, At the Edge of Empire. We discuss frontiers, what the Qing Dynasty means for China, and the different generational perspectives on China's recent past.