
What a Long Lost Typewriter Says About Chinese Culture
A typewriter recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. And brings up questions about language and culture.
FRIDAY, 11 JULY 2025, 05:00
A typewriter recently discovered in a basement in upstate New York holds important clues about the origins of Chinese computing. And brings up questions about language and culture.
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