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Young China

The rising generation of China, representing its modernizing and ambitious spirit.

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Also known as young China, China

First appearance: iii america and china

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TNThe NarratorTFThe First MenTRThe Racial HeroJAJapanTCThe ChineseYCYoung China

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Nations, Concepts, and Later Humans
  • Earth's Human Succession
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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