# 309 - Strange Tales X.1: Fateful Encounters

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Podcast: [The History of China Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-history-of-china-podcast-6581899)
Published: 2025-10-22T04:29:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1947

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