Shanghai was once China’s window to the world — cosmopolitan, confident, ambitious. Foreign companies filled gleaming office towers, …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Prophecy, the Mountain, and the Moment Kindness Saved a Life
by Helen LondonPeople 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 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 LondonWhen you hear the word “philanthropist,” it’s doubtful that you will think of anyone born before 2010. But …
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A 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 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 LondonConfucius taught more than two thousand years ago: “One’s words must be trustworthy, and one’s actions must be …
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In the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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For decades, many young Chinese believed that hard work, strong grades, and a university degree would unlock a …
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In recent years, as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) advances its agenda to preserve its rule, it has …