The Context

Zhang Boling and the Dream of a Chinese University

June 9, 2026·17 min
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Today, we’ll talk about the pioneering educator Zhang Boling and how he built a private education system in modern China while navigating war, politics, and shifting ideologies, leaving behind a complex yet enduring legacy as a patriotic educator.

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