One theory as to why the name “tangyuan” is more popular than “yuanxiao” today has to do with the perils of imperial politics — and has a special resonance in Beijing today
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.