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EPISODE · Dec 30, 2025 · 7 MIN

Looking Back: What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture

from State of the World from NPR

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year, we revisit the story of an important typewriter.  It was  recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York and it holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. The discovery also raises questions about language and culture.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

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