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VLOG_023: Exploring What The Chinese Civil War Left Behind

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Published on August 5, 2017 by
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VLOG_023 is about what happened on Kinmen during the Chinese Civil War and a look at what was left behind: abandoned military bases, tunnels, and a legacy that defines the place today.

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I am the founder and editor of Vagabond Journey. I’ve been traveling the world since 1999, through 91 countries. I am the author of the book, Ghost Cities of China and have written for The Guardian, Forbes, Bloomberg, The Diplomat, the South China Morning Post, and other publications. has written 3705 posts on Vagabond Journey. Contact the author.

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