The ancients were not always serious. They could also be humorous in their interactions with each other. Some …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Lin Yin: The Soul Behind Preserving Chinese Literary Traditions and Culture
by Emma Luby Emma LuLin Yin, a distinguished master of Chinese studies, was born into an academic family and was immersed in …
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Yao Wentian, a virtuous official of the Qing Dynasty, came from Huzhou in Zhejiang Province. On the first …
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As an old saying goes: “The eyes are the windows to your Soul,” and they need to be …
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HealthFeatured
The Healing Power of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine): A Modern Perspective
by Emma Luby Emma LuTraditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been integral to Chinese culture for thousands of years, offering a holistic approach …
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Dongting East Mountain, or “East Dongting Mountain,” is a peninsula extending into Lake Tai in Suzhou, Wuzhong. This …
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Doctors in the emergency room often encounter this situation: the patient was all right and had no problem …
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ChinaFeatured
Yuan Dynasty Soothsayers: Predicting National Affairs and Gaining Imperial Favor
by Emma Luby Emma LuMongol soothsayer Arong predicts the suspension of the imperial examination Arong, courtesy name Cunchu, was a Mongol born …
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How eating bitter greens led to blessings In Jiangxi, Mr. Shu taught at a private school in Huguang …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
An Unexpected Rise to Riches: How Kindness and Destiny Shaped a Family’s Fate
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn the late Ming Dynasty, the prosperous Wang family of Yangzhou saw their fortunes destroyed by war. Scattered …