In the spring of 1937, as the flamboyant kapok flowers adorned the streets of Hong Kong, Professor Hui Tat-Seng, Director of the Chinese Department at the University of Hong Kong, carefully navigated the fallen blossoms, hurrying back home. As soon as Professor Hui entered his courtyard, he called out: “Beihong!” It turned out that the ...
In 2021, a 79-year-old man, now 82, from Alberta, Canada, showed the world what it is like to feel what David Viscott said: “To love and to be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” The man, who requested to remain anonymous, walked into a beauty school and said he wanted to learn ...
One of the primary goals of parents is to raise well-mannered and respectful children who treat others with kindness and consideration. However, navigating through moments of disrespect from your child can be challenging and disheartening. This article provides practical guidance on changing your children’s attitude if they disrespect you. Building strong parent-child relationships Encouraging respectful ...
Everyone hopes to have blessings in their life, not to have to worry about food and clothing, and also to be able to help people in need. But some people have a charmed life, while others have a tough one. Some people may stumble when they are young, but turn their lives around when they ...
In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread far and wide, continued to think day and night about raising money to establish even more free schools. Unwilling to spend money on medicine, he succumbed to his illness. He passed away in one of the very ...
Prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was once listed as being among China’s 10 best lawyers by the Ministry of Justice in 2001, but that would change as he began to take cases of people persecuted by the communist state, especially that of Falun Gong practitioners. What would follow was Gao himself being targeted ...
During the Cultural Revolution, Wu Xun was labeled as a “traitor of the working people.” In the summer of 1966, Red Guards in Guan County, Shandong, smashed open Wu Xun’s tomb, destroyed his statue, and paraded his coffin through the streets. His bones were shattered by hammers and, along with the coffin, were ultimately burned ...
Managing personal finances can be daunting in today’s fast-paced world. Many individuals struggle to establish a solid financial routine that promotes financial well-being and long-term stability. However, you can achieve financial success with dedication, discipline, and strategies. Imagine a life where you have a robust emergency fund, save and invest wisely, and no longer worry ...
Tuesday, August 2, 2023, marked the 40th anniversary of National Night Out. While some may not be familiar with National Night Out, engaging with neighbors, law enforcement, first responders, local businesses, churches, and organizations is a great opportunity. The event aims to create community bonds, improve neighborhood safety, and connect law enforcement with residents to ...
With its beautiful peony lotus flowers in summer, Jinshan Qingshui Wetland (清水濕地) is a popular destination for tourists and photographers. Located in Jinshan District, New Taipei City, it is the largest wetland on the North Coast, covering an area of about 80 hectares (198 acres) in northern Taiwan. For more interesting images of the magnificent ...