VOICED : Border fear and betrayal beneath Sino Russian warmth

The video discusses the migration of Russians to China after the 1917 revolution and the subsequent persecution they faced during Mao's Cultural Revolution, accused of being Soviet spies. It highlights the generational impact, with some considering escape to Russia. Despite past tensions, current Sino-Russian relations have improved, though older generations still encourage marrying ethnic Chinese to avoid suspicion.

What events led to Sooyoung Jay's Russian mother fleeing to China?

How were the incomers and their children perceived during Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolution?

What were the consequences faced by those accused of being Soviet spies?

What thoughts did the next generation have about their ancestral home?

How do the older generation's views on marriage reflect their concerns about ethnicity?