A peculiar mountain, the Banping Mountain sits at the junction of Zuoying District and Nanzi District of Kaohsiung City in Taiwan. One side of the mountain ridge is so flat that it looks like it has been cut off with a knife. The residents say it resembles a painted screen, so everyone calls it the ...
When it comes to Taiwan, the Chinese Communist Party has split opinions. While one group wants to use military might to force Taiwan to integrate with China, another group advocates for discussions and incentives that will bring on the unification. This in a way shows the strong impact Taiwan has had on its neighbor — the ...
Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism are the three pillars of Chinese philosophy and have influenced all thinking and actions in China since their inception. Confucianism Confucianism is represented by Confucius (founder, 551-479 B.C.), Mencius, and Xunzi. Literary works include The Analects, the Mencius, and the Xunzi. It is the first important philosophy from the Warring States ...
The Spring and Autumn Period led to many changes in China. Wars were prevalent between competing kingdoms. A unique set of rules developed for battle during this time. Do you think the rules of war below are fair? Should today’s society have something similar? Spring and Autumn Period rules of war Declare war before raising ...
Luo Wanlu, an information engineering student from Shenzhen University, traveled to Hong Kong on July 29, but he suddenly went missing. According to media reports, Luo was arrested for shoplifting. She had stolen merchandise worth about HK$2,400 from three beauty stores. Luo told a friend at her university on July 29 that she was going ...
The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made structure on Earth. During its construction, the Great Wall was known as “the longest cemetery on Earth,” as an estimated 1 million people died building it. Originally constructed of rammed earth, it was renovated during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), when bricks and stones were frequently used. ...
Pan Xiang and his daughter are well-known musicians from Jiangsu Province, China. They yearned for the chance to see a Shen Yun performance. He suffered years of persecution under the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). His so-called “crime”? Asking the local authorities to return a letter written to him by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. His family ...
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