In the spring of 1989, as a student of Chinese literature at Peking University, I never imagined a …
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In recent years, sightings of the five-star red flag being flown upside down in China have sparked both …
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HumansFeatured
Parking Space Dispute Turns Into Lesson in Humanity and Redemption
by Max Luby Max LuI’m someone who is easily moved. Once, while watching the curtain fall on the Kirov Ballet’s Swan Lake, …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
The Rise and Fall of Yingzhiyuan Mansion: Luxury Estate Razed Overnight
by Max Luby Max LuIn the early hours of May 28, the quiet town of Xilu in Shantou, Guangdong, was suddenly jolted …
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HumansFeatured
Rommel, Germany’s Conscience: The Noble General Who Defied Hitler
by Max Luby Max LuIn the brutal theater of World War II, where generals were often symbols of destruction, one man stood …
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Peace and ConflictEditor's Pick
What True Courage Really Means — and Why It’s More Than Just Bravery
by Max Luby Max LuSometimes, the bravest thing you can do is say no. And in a world that often rewards obedience, …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
A Former Defense Lawyer Exposes the Brutal Truth Behind China’s Justice System
by Max Luby Max LuWhen former Chinese criminal defense attorney Wu Lei stepped into China’s prisons and detention centers, he didn’t just …
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Well BeingFeatured
The Secret to a Long Life Isn’t Medicine — It’s Moral Character
by Max Luby Max LuAt 105, Amelia still walks uphill and prepares meals by herself — and everyone in her village listens …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
Defying Fate: How 2 Taiwanese Survivors Turned Adversity Into Strength
by Max Luby Max LuIn Taiwan, two individuals — one a man who lost an eye in a devastating car crash, the …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
Husband Sells Van to Save Wife With “White Lung”: Heartbreak and Vaccine Concerns Rise in China
by Max Luby Max LuWhen love is tested by crisis, the strongest bonds shine brightest. A recent story out of Zhengzhou, China, …