EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 29 MIN
03 - Kidnapped in London by Sun Yat-sen
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Journey back in time with us as we unfold the tumultuous life of Sun Yat-Sen, the pioneer of modern China. After his involvement in a failed coup, Sun embarked on a harrowing escape, evading ruthless Qing government agents from Canton to Japan, Hawaii, San Francisco, and New York, before seeking refuge in London. But safety was a fleeting illusion as the audacious actions of the Qing government sparked international outrage, inadvertently catapulting Sun into global prominence. This episode brings you the gripping narrative of Sun Yat-Sens London abduction and its far-reaching implications- narrated by Matthew McNaughton.
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Journey back in time with us as we unfold the tumultuous life of Sun Yat-Sen, the pioneer of modern China. After his involvement in a failed coup, Sun embarked on a harrowing escape, evading ruthless Qing government agents from Canton to Japan, Hawaii, San Francisco, and New York, before seeking refuge in London. But safety was a fleeting illusion as the audacious actions of the Qing government sparked international outrage, inadvertently catapulting Sun into global prominence. This episode brings you the gripping narrative of Sun Yat-Sens London abduction and its far-reaching implications- narrated by Matthew McNaughton.
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