During the Qing Dynasty, an official named Liao Yiqing once recounted a true story that circulated near his …
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How China’s Famous Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant Survived the Cultural Revolution
A sentimental retelling of Quanjude’s 10 years between life and death When Peking duck is mentioned, almost no …
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If you were to find someone else’s money lying on the ground, would you keep it? For people …
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During the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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A Wife’s 31 Years of Devotion to Her Paralyzed Husband — and the Book He Wrote to Thank Her
“When I finally typed the eight characters ‘Deep as the sea, heavy as the mountains,’ my eyes filled …
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By the time Crown Prince Haakon made his choice, the consequences were unavoidable. His decision to stand by …
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Norwegian winters feel endless. Sunlight is a luxury, skimming low along the horizon and casting a pale glow …
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The following is an open letter from Chinese journalist Li Bo’an, who is currently living in exile. It …
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When Candy Fell From the Sky: A Little-Known Story From the Berlin Airlift
In the aftermath of World War II, peace arrived in Germany only briefly. By 1945, the fighting had …
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During the period when Confucius and his followers were trapped between the states of Chen and Cai, they …