More than simply an object history, the invention of the Chinese typewriter is a remarkable story of imagination and resistance to linguistic imperialism.

Where empires met: the story of the Chinese typewriter

This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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This program is no longer in production. Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

This program is no longer in production.&nbsp;Making sense of Australia’s place in the world, Between the Lines puts contemporary international issues and events into a broader historical context, seeking out original perspectives and challenging accepted wisdom.

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Where empires met: the story of the Chinese typewriter

Where empires met: the story of the Chinese typewriter