Book Talk with Shivshankar Menon, Former NSA, Govt. of India ('Let's Talk Policy' series)

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In the First Opium War, the Qing Dynasty had nearly one million troops. Why couldn't it defeat the British army of 20,000? Even with the human sea tactic, the Qing army should have been able to defeat the British army. Why did it fail in the end? - DayDayNews

In the First Opium War, the Qing Dynasty had nearly one million troops. Why couldn't it defeat the British army of 20,000? Even with the human sea tactic, the Qing army should have been able to defeat the British army. Why did it fail in the end?

During the Opium War, why could the Qing Dynasty's million-strong army not be able to defeat the 20,000 British troops?

06/26 1265

In the previous article, the author talked to you about a series of stories about the changes in the zoning of Hebei Province and surrounding regions in my country, such as the zoning changes between Hebei Province and Liaoning Province, and Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia. In - DayDayNews

In the previous article, the author talked to you about a series of stories about the changes in the zoning of Hebei Province and surrounding regions in my country, such as the zoning changes between Hebei Province and Liaoning Province, and Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia. In

The jurisdictions of Hebei and Tianjin were adjusted. Why were the five counties in Hebei Province placed under Tianjin City?

06/26 1892

During the Eastern Expedition of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, one of the troops landed here from the sea. Later, the refugees in the Pass also came here along this road. Therefore, many stories of the Eastern Expedition of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty can be passed - DayDayNews

During the Eastern Expedition of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, one of the troops landed here from the sea. Later, the refugees in the Pass also came here along this road. Therefore, many stories of the Eastern Expedition of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty can be passed

The evolution of ethnic groups in the mountainous area north of Zhuanghe

06/26 1156

The Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms were a short and dark era of chaos. The dynasties in this period usually had short-lived national fortunes, and some even only lived for a few years. It is said that heroes emerge from troubled times. During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, many powe - DayDayNews

The Five Hus and Sixteen Kingdoms were a short and dark era of chaos. The dynasties in this period usually had short-lived national fortunes, and some even only lived for a few years. It is said that heroes emerge from troubled times. During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, many powe

The Murong family war god who has been seeking revenge all his life, the manipulator of wins and losses, only proclaimed himself emperor at the age of sixty.

06/26 1089

Some said that there was gold and silver hidden in it, some said that there was some elixir hidden in it that could make people feel better. What was even more outrageous was that some said that she hid many handsome faces in the secret room to hide everything from others. At nig - DayDayNews

Some said that there was gold and silver hidden in it, some said that there was some elixir hidden in it that could make people feel better. What was even more outrageous was that some said that she hid many handsome faces in the secret room to hide everything from others. At nig

In her later years, Wu Zetian was under too much pressure. In order to relieve her pain, she secretly entered the secret once every night. People only found out after her death.

06/26 1205

One day in 2010, Fu Ya was lying weakly on the hospital bed. At that time, although she was extremely ill, she looked very calm. Because she is very aware of her physical condition, and her life will soon come to an end. - DayDayNews

One day in 2010, Fu Ya was lying weakly on the hospital bed. At that time, although she was extremely ill, she looked very calm. Because she is very aware of her physical condition, and her life will soon come to an end.

Fu Ya and Chen Geng had been in love for 18 years. Before his death, Fu Ya said to his children: Bury your father and Wang Genying together.

06/25 1451

Among these more than 380 women, there are even fewer who have greater influence in society. There are only more than 180 women. Among them, only 54 have participated in the Tongmenghui led by Mr. Sun Yat-sen. He Xiangning was the only one who persisted in revolution to the end a - DayDayNews

Among these more than 380 women, there are even fewer who have greater influence in society. There are only more than 180 women. Among them, only 54 have participated in the Tongmenghui led by Mr. Sun Yat-sen. He Xiangning was the only one who persisted in revolution to the end a

Before He Xiangning died, she struggled to say her last words, not to cremate the body. Premier Zhou promised with tears: No burning

06/26 1684

It is a pity that even the splendid Tang Dynasty could not escape the fate of destruction. In the end, the emperor and his princes were all slaughtered and their bodies were thrown into the Yellow River... - DayDayNews

It is a pity that even the splendid Tang Dynasty could not escape the fate of destruction. In the end, the emperor and his princes were all slaughtered and their bodies were thrown into the Yellow River...

How tragic was the fall of the Tang Dynasty? The emperor was killed, nine princes were strangled, and their bodies were thrown into the Yellow River

06/25 1557

The Second World War was the largest world war in human history so far. It started on September 18, 1931 and ended on September 2, 1945. - DayDayNews

The Second World War was the largest world war in human history so far. It started on September 18, 1931 and ended on September 2, 1945.

World war list, hang in there

06/25 1175

Chapter 14: Exiled and destroyed, the country is hated. The people of Chu are still mourning at this age. Near Beijing's overpasses, there are many places where people selling groceries, performing tricks, and wandering around live together. Before Wei Xiaobao could get closer, h - DayDayNews

Chapter 14: Exiled and destroyed, the country is hated. The people of Chu are still mourning at this age. Near Beijing's overpasses, there are many places where people selling groceries, performing tricks, and wandering around live together. Before Wei Xiaobao could get closer, h

The Deer and the Cauldron: The exile is willing to perish and the country's hatred still makes the people of Chu mourn in the old age

06/25 1271

Among the books I received, a biography of Comrade Chen Yun caught my attention. The title of the book is "He Influenced China". Not change, but impact. In fact, Chen Yun has played a great role in the long historical process, and his level is also very high. - DayDayNews

Among the books I received, a biography of Comrade Chen Yun caught my attention. The title of the book is "He Influenced China". Not change, but impact. In fact, Chen Yun has played a great role in the long historical process, and his level is also very high.

Chen Yun, he influenced China

06/26 1051

Song Laohu returned to the hotel, saw Wu Di, and said: "It's over, it's fucked, it's over. I don't know where the hell a few sirs came out and arrested all my twenty or thirty brothers." - DayDayNews

Song Laohu returned to the hotel, saw Wu Di, and said: "It's over, it's fucked, it's over. I don't know where the hell a few sirs came out and arrested all my twenty or thirty brothers."

Nie Lei VS Wu Di (End)｜Nie Lei didn’t give face to anyone, Wu Di gave compensation

06/26 1730

According to our army's opinion, in order to liberate the people, completely equalize the land and defeat the feudal devil. Confiscate bureaucratic capital, protect national industry and commerce, unite the people of the country, and overthrow the national thief Chiang Kai-shek. - DayDayNews

According to our army's opinion, in order to liberate the people, completely equalize the land and defeat the feudal devil. Confiscate bureaucratic capital, protect national industry and commerce, unite the people of the country, and overthrow the national thief Chiang Kai-shek.

Notice of the People's Liberation Army on suppressing bandits on the streets of Yiyang (Ruyang) City in 1948

06/26 1636

The Communist Party of Japan was founded on July 15, 1922, when the Japanese government declared it illegal. It joined the Third International in December of the same year, was reported by relevant units in 1923, and was disbanded in 1924. It was re-established in 1926, and It ad - DayDayNews

The Communist Party of Japan was founded on July 15, 1922, when the Japanese government declared it illegal. It joined the Third International in December of the same year, was reported by relevant units in 1923, and was disbanded in 1924. It was re-established in 1926, and It ad

July 15, 1922 - The Communist Party of Japan was founded

06/26 1222

When talking about the United States, many people still talk about how powerful the United States is in high technology and how powerful the chips are, and then they cannot afford to kneel down. What is this like? Nokia mobile phones are out of business. All of Nokia's inventions - DayDayNews

When talking about the United States, many people still talk about how powerful the United States is in high technology and how powerful the chips are, and then they cannot afford to kneel down. What is this like? Nokia mobile phones are out of business. All of Nokia's inventions

Can the U.S. technological hegemony be retained?

06/26 1959

This poem was written by Guo Moruo in memory of Ms. Zhao Yiman at her memorial hall. Ms. Zhao Yiman was born in 1905 in a small mountain village in Yibin County, Sichuan Province. When Zhao Yiman was 20 years old, she was already the leader of the Yibin patriotic movement. - DayDayNews

This poem was written by Guo Moruo in memory of Ms. Zhao Yiman at her memorial hall. Ms. Zhao Yiman was born in 1905 in a small mountain village in Yibin County, Sichuan Province. When Zhao Yiman was 20 years old, she was already the leader of the Yibin patriotic movement.

Zhao Yiman’s only son Chen Yexian: refused to receive pension, carved three characters on his body, and hanged himself at the age of 53

06/26 1131

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, Mr. - DayDayNews

The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon, Mr.

I originally thought that this year’s Marriott’s black technology AR mooncakes were cool enough, but I didn’t expect it.

06/26 1028

The cool Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest season and a day of reunion. People gather together on this day to share happiness under the clear and bright moonlight; the moonlight is bright, the mooncakes are sweet, the good tea is refreshing, the porcelain cups are warm, and the sw - DayDayNews

The cool Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest season and a day of reunion. People gather together on this day to share happiness under the clear and bright moonlight; the moonlight is bright, the mooncakes are sweet, the good tea is refreshing, the porcelain cups are warm, and the sw

Mid-Autumn Festival: Raise your glasses to the bright moon and share "living porcelain" across thousands of miles

06/26 1313

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncakes have become a commodity that everyone is paying more attention to. Recently, reporters visited the Kunming market and learned that mooncake stalls in major supermarkets are full of mooncakes. Many companies have launched a variety - DayDayNews

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, mooncakes have become a commodity that everyone is paying more attention to. Recently, reporters visited the Kunming market and learned that mooncake stalls in major supermarkets are full of mooncakes. Many companies have launched a variety

As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Kunming’s mooncake market is heating up

06/26 1457

Yuanzu mooncakes, which are indispensable every year, are 12% off and you must remember to eat them this year. This year, Yuanzu has launched new flavors of snow mooncakes. There are four new flavors: strawberry & grape yogurt milk toffee & tiramisu. Yuanzu snow mooncakes every M - DayDayNews

Yuanzu mooncakes, which are indispensable every year, are 12% off and you must remember to eat them this year. This year, Yuanzu has launched new flavors of snow mooncakes. There are four new flavors: strawberry & grape yogurt milk toffee & tiramisu. Yuanzu snow mooncakes every M

12% off! A time-honored brand that has been popular in the mooncake industry for 35 years! I’m going to heal you this year with some cold, delicious magic

06/26 1462

As a must-have for gift giving, the Mid-Autumn Festival gift box packaging is often more attractive in appearance, which is more likely to stimulate users' desire to consume. The meticulous and elegant design of the gift box packaging we are sharing today is also more valuable fo - DayDayNews

As a must-have for gift giving, the Mid-Autumn Festival gift box packaging is often more attractive in appearance, which is more likely to stimulate users' desire to consume. The meticulous and elegant design of the gift box packaging we are sharing today is also more valuable fo

The light of national fashion is here! Mid-Autumn Festival gift box packaging design shows "classical beauty"

06/26 1432

Let’s enjoy a group with you today. A somewhat "unconventional" mooncake gift box packaging. Not to mention, it’s quite fun to watch! First of all, cake betting is a unique mooncake culture that originated in Fujian. - DayDayNews

Let’s enjoy a group with you today. A somewhat "unconventional" mooncake gift box packaging. Not to mention, it’s quite fun to watch! First of all, cake betting is a unique mooncake culture that originated in Fujian.

A Mid-Autumn Festival gift box packaging design that doesn’t follow the “ordinary” path and inherits the authentic Chinese flavor

06/26 1047