142. Sophie Loy-Wilson on the intertwined history of Australia and China

This Burning Archive interview tackles a critical question: Can Australia and China rewrite their shared Asian history? Delving into the subtleties of China-Australia history, the Burning Archive interviews a brilliant Australian historian who specializes in Australian Chinese communities, Sophie Loy-Wilson. Sophie shows how we all have a capacity for a more "generous approach to storytelling". We can rewrite history, without relying on political leaders. Discover how historical narratives have shaped international relations, and how a shift in perspective can unlock new ways to connect across borders. Learn about the historical factors shaping the relationship between these two nations and how a reframing of the past can pave the way for a more compassionate future. And as a special bonus Sophie Loy-Wilson (Senior Lecturer in History at Sydney University) offers her top three history book recommendations to learn about the history of China through the lives of individuals. The article "Ruptured Histories: Australia, China and Japan", co-authored by Sophie Loy-Wilson and Andrew Levidis in History Australia can be read for free here https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14490854.2024.2312210 Sophie Loy-Wilson's book, Australians in Shanghai is available at good public and university libraries and here https://amzn.to/3JkFsOF. Be sure to like and subscribe to the Burning Archive. If you enjoy this content, you can support my work by contributing through the Thanks button. You can read more insights into world history, geopolitics and culture today by signing up to my free weekly newsletter on world history, culture and geopolitics, the Burning Archive, at https://jeffrich.substack.com. Paid subscribers receive bonus content weekly: https://jeffrich.substack.com