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Diao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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A Tale of the Auspicious Burial Site: Tao Kan’s Lost Ox
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAncient texts recount stories of abrupt twists of fate, as if reminding us that life’s fortunes can sometimes …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Excavating the Ming Tombs: A Legacy of Curses and Misfortune (Part 3: The Opening of Dingling)
by Emma Luby Emma LuOn October 5, 1957, the main gate to the underground palace of the Dingling Mausoleum was finally broken …
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The riddles and wisdom of a child During the Spring and Autumn period, Confucius traveled with his disciples …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Heaven’s Warnings: The Meaning and Symbolism of Natural Disasters
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese thought treated natural disasters as moral signals rather than accidents of nature. Seen as Heaven’s warnings, …
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Does “fortunes” mean luck, or does it mean the fortunes of life, including health and happiness? In modern …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Excavating the Ming Tombs: A Legacy of Curses and Misfortune (Part 1: The Opening of Dingling)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonOn September 6, 1958, the Chinese Communist authorities announced shocking news to the world: the Dingling Mausoleum, one …
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TraditionsEditor's Pick
Explore Japan’s UNESCO Treasures: Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama
by Billy Shyuby Billy ShyuTucked away in the remote mountainous regions of Japan‘s Gifu and Toyama prefectures, the historic villages of Shirakawa-gō …
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Leadership
Nepal’s Prime Minister Struck by Misfortune — Because of a Photo
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe September 3 military parade is intended as a stage for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to create …