The “mesh structure” at Chen Guangcheng’s home in Dongshigu Village was designed to be impenetrable, a high-tech net …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Blind but Courageous: Chen Guangcheng’s Path to Light (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonBetween 2010 and 2012, an unusual pilgrimage began. From across China and around the world, people from all …
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Here is a scene that everyone is familiar with: A butterfly in the Amazon rainforest of South America …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
The Biological Blueprint: How Constant Complaining Can Disrupt Children’s Hormonal Balance
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonWhen we feel a profound sense of trust in another person, our brain is performing a complex chemical …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: The Scholar Who Guarded the Lamp of Civilization
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonA renowned master of traditional Chinese culture, Qian Mu spent his life keeping a breath alive for a …
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“Respect for others — no matter rich or poor — is a matter of cultivation.” The lesson at …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Unseen Eyes: The Evolving Surveillance State in China
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAcross China, citizens are increasingly waking up to a reality where their private lives are no longer their …
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HumansEditor's Pick
The Bench as a Bridge: The Compassionate Legacy of Frank Caprio
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe passing of an 88-year-old man recently sparked collective mourning from millions online, prompting state governments to lower …
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RelationshipsFeatured
A Famous Poem Shows How the Great Poet Cherished a Friendship
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonWang Lun (722-762) was immortalized in history through a poem about him. Historical records contain no writings by …
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Hong KongEditor's Pick
The Red Director’s Flight: The Defection of Xu Jiatun (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonXu Jiatun became the CCP’s “special envoy” in Hong Kong during the crucial period of Sino‑British negotiations over …