History often turns on a single decision made under pressure. In modern Chinese history, few moments demonstrate this …
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TaiwanEditor's Pick
Herbal Wisdom and Compassion: Sun Ten’s Commitment to Health and Society
by Billy Shyuby Billy ShyuFounded in 1946 in Taipei, Sun Ten Pharmaceutical Co. (順天堂藥廠) has established itself as one of Taiwan’s leading …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Blind but Courageous: Chen Guangcheng’s Path to Light (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonThe “mesh structure” at Chen Guangcheng’s home in Dongshigu Village was designed to be impenetrable, a high-tech net …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
Blind but Courageous: Chen Guangcheng’s Path to Light (Part 1)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonBetween 2010 and 2012, an unusual pilgrimage began. From across China and around the world, people from all …
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A tranquil world beyond the scenery When people speak of Lover’s Lake in Northern Taiwan’s Keelung City, they often think first …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: The Scholar Who Guarded the Lamp of Civilization
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonA renowned master of traditional Chinese culture, Qian Mu spent his life keeping a breath alive for a …
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Every Lunar New Year, crowds surge through Pudong International Airport and the nation’s border checkpoints. On the surface, …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Unseen Eyes: The Evolving Surveillance State in China
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAcross China, citizens are increasingly waking up to a reality where their private lives are no longer their …
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Located along the northern coast of Keelung, Lover’s Lake Coastal Avenue stretches for about 5 kilometers (3 miles) …
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Hong KongEditor's Pick
The Red Director’s Flight: The Defection of Xu Jiatun (Part 2)
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonXu Jiatun became the CCP’s “special envoy” in Hong Kong during the crucial period of Sino‑British negotiations over …