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Empress Ma of the Han Dynasty: The Virtuous Leader Who Refused Power
by Emma Luby Emma LuThere is an ancient Chinese saying that compares a person of noble character to jade: beautiful, valuable, yet …
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Chinese scholars have long cherished orchids for what they represent: refinement, elegance, and inner purity. Within China’s millennia-old …
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The Deadly Cost of a Vow Spoken to Protect a Dishonest Gain
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an official named Liao Yiqing once recounted a true story that circulated near his …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
What Ancient Chinese Exam Stories Reveal About Honesty and Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIf you were to find someone else’s money lying on the ground, would you keep it? For people …
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He Gave Up His Marriage — Then Heaven Gave It Back
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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Throughout history, imperial physicians — known as Taiyi — were among the most esteemed medical practitioners of their …
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Why Yielding Was Once Considered a Sign of Strength, Not Weakness
by Emma Luby Emma LuWhat does it mean to “yield”? Is it a form of weakness, or a deliberate choice rooted in …
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The saying “wealth does not last beyond three generations” is a popular proverb in China. It means that …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Dan, who had failed the imperial examinations, rode his lame donkey all the …