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History
Vita
Chieu's story is a microcosm of the overseas Chinese betrayal by Red
China and the Khmer Rouge. Through his eyes we see how the naive patriotism
exhibited by the ethnic Chinese community in Cambodia was unrequited.
Instead of becoming heroes, Vita Chieu and his comrades were abandoned
by Red China and victimized by the Khmer Rouge. Through Chieu's account
we get the inside story on China's role in Southeast Asian politics,
and how the Khmer Rouge remained a force to be reckoned with, despite
their crimes against humanity. Chieu was fortunate enough to escape
with his life, and now tells his story so that the atrocities he witnessed
will never be forgotten. James Zhu has provided additional information
so that the reader can better understand the political circumstances
and major events.
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