People often wonder whether life unfolds according to fate or through our choices. For Gao Xiaosong, this question …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
The Kite Strings of Love: 4 Parenting Rules That Help Children Grow Into Responsible, Kind Adults
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonParents often want to give their children the freedom to grow naturally. But without structure, that freedom can …
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Insights & Stories
The Quiet Generosity of Chen Shu-chu: A Philanthropist and Unlikely Hero
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonWhen you hear the word “philanthropist,” it’s doubtful that you will think of anyone born before 2010. But …
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HealthFeatured
5 Science-Backed Foods to Lower Stroke Risk and Protect Brain Health
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonA stroke, or cerebral infarction, poses a significant risk to middle-aged and older adults. While no single food …
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PoliticsEditor's Pick
Cases of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Treachery Alienating Its Allies (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn diplomacy, trust is both a currency and a compass. When that trust is repeatedly broken, even long-standing …
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PoliticsEditor's Pick
Cases of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s Treachery Alienating Its Allies (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonConfucius taught more than two thousand years ago: “One’s words must be trustworthy, and one’s actions must be …
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WisdomFeatured
30 Writers on Wutai Mountain Learn the Value of Reverence
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Family Connections Shape Careers in China (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonFor decades, many young Chinese believed that hard work, strong grades, and a university degree would unlock a …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
How Family Connections Shape Careers in China (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn recent years, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) advances its agenda to preserve its rule, it has …
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We often hear sayings like “you reap what you sow” and “hard work brings good results.” Yet life …