Historical records from China’s Southern Liang Dynasty tell of an emperor who nearly destroyed a temple after his …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The True Awakening of Mr. Ren, a Post‑80s Chinese Small Businessman
by Emma LubyEmma LuAt a Jasmine Revolution protest in Toronto’s City Hall Square, Mr. Ren, a Chinese man born in the …
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Late one evening, in a quiet workshop along the Yellow River, a Han Dynasty alchemist ground sulfur and …
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A Qing-era magistrate steps out of his courtyard in the soft light of early morning. His robe is …
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Many people wonder whether blessings can actually be seen. In traditional Chinese thought, blessings are not measured only …
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This is the kind of letter you can fold into a pocket and read again on a difficult …
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The dock smelled of salt and grilled sardines. A small wooden boat was already tied off, its rope …
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TraditionsEditor's Pick
How Confucius Influenced Chinese Concepts of Morality and Ethics
by Emma LubyEmma LuIn a small kingdom in northeast China, more than 2,500 years ago, a teacher walked the dusty roads …
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The afternoon was thick with August heat. In a small kitchen in Guangzhou, a grandmother lifted the lid …
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A camel caravan crosses the moonlit Taklamakan Desert, its bells ringing softly across the dunes. Bolts of shimmering …