Cherry Barnett
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Cherry Barnett examines Godfrey Kneller's portrait of a young Chinese convert. Published June 18 2002
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Cherry Barnett recalls the history of Europe’s last colonial toehold in China, as the Portuguese colony of Macao returns to rule by Beijing. Published December 1 1999
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As Luang Prabang, Laos' former royal capital of South East Asia becomes the latest addition to UNESCO world heritage sites, Cherry Barnett explores its significance. Published March 31 1996
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Cherry Barnett investigates the tiny colony of Macau located west of Hong Kong as Lisbon prepares to relinquish its title as 1994 European city of culture.
Published October 1 1994
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