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Are there any stories in Chinese literature that deal with people's civil liberties and the historical expansion thereof?
Those are some great examples. Is there any recent Chinese literature that also deals with these themes?
Yes, a more recent example is "The Three-Body Problem" by Liu Cixin. The novel explores the consequences of contacting alien civilizations on Earth and the political and social ramifications of such contact. It touches on themes of individual freedom, government control, and the consequences of scientific advancement.