One afternoon, after a casual meal at home, I sat chatting in the courtyard with an elderly neighbor. …
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HumansFeatured
The Father Who Refused to Grow Old: A Lifetime of Love Hidden in Quiet Sacrifice
by Max Luby Max LuMy father was 50 years older than me. When I was born, he was overjoyed — he lit …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Magnitsky Effect: How One Accountant’s Death Reshaped Global Justice
by Max Luby Max LuIn the cold shadows of a Russian prison in 2009, a little-known accountant named Sergei Magnitsky died in …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
Taiwan’s Bizarre Car Accident and Its Connection to a Set of Mysterious Numbers
by Max Luby Max LuOn November 3, 2003, a tragic car accident occurred in Taipei, Taiwan. A high school senior parked his …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
The Greatest Weakness of Human Nature: Remembering to Seek Profit, but Forgetting to Avoid Harm
by Max Luby Max LuThe most terrifying aspect of human nature isn’t just “forgetting morality in the face of profit,” but “forgetting …
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After his defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs, Cao Cao spent years rebuilding his forces and restoring …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max Luby Max LuIn A.D. 1103, during the late Northern Song Dynasty, one of China’s most renowned generals, Yue Fei, was …
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Editor's PickChinese Culture
Why Young People in China Are Choosing Not to Marry or Have Children
by Max Luby Max LuSince 1979, China’s strict one-child policy was enforced for 36 years. During this time, the Beijing authorities and …
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RelationshipsFeatured
How to Handle an Angry Child? An Expert Suggests This Phrase to Instantly Calm Them Down
by Max Luby Max LuAnger is a complex emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. If not managed properly, it can …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Corrupt Chinese Officials Flee Abroad: The Case of One ‘Naked Official’
by Max Luby Max LuA “naked official” (Chinese: 裸官, luǒ guān) refers to a Chinese government official who secretly prepares for an …