A 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 …
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Hong KongEditor's Pick
The Red Director’s Flight: The Defection of Xu Jiatun (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn 1989, after Deng Xiaoping orchestrated the Tiananmen Square massacre, a number of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials …
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In a bustling Shanghai restaurant, the air was thick with the aroma of ginger and steamed fish. Our …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
Why Marriage Feels More Fragile Than Ever
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe cultural shift where the language of the boardroom — ROI, KPIs, and market value — has invaded …
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From homeless to a restaurant owner in Taiwan Once an influential businessman, he was then in the depths …