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Ancient Chinese Stories of Honest Officials

Ancient China had a long history of officials who upheld integrity and honesty in their duties. The following two stories from the Eastern Han Dynasty illustrate the remarkable moral fortitude of ancient Chinese officials, who remained honest and unbiased even when confronted with personal relationships and tempting situations. Su Zhang handles cases without favoritism During ...

Mikel Davis

Chinese landscape painting of a tree with green leaves along a river.

Chinese Idioms and Their Stories: ‘Battle at the Riverfront’

During 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese idiom has been a shining pearl in the treasure of the Chinese language. It is concise, vivid, and expressive, accumulating historical facts and rich ethnic culture. The formation of each phrase reflects historical truths that mirror politics, the military, culture, folk customs, ethics, and ideals. These ...

Max Lu

A willow tree along a river at sunset.

Rare and Exquisite Beauties of China: Xi Shi

Throughout Chinese history, there have been many beautiful women, including Xi Shi. Not only were they beautiful people, but legendary figures who loved their kingdom, had good character, and many great talents.   Let’s unfold the historical picture scroll to discover an ancient tale that has been passed down through the ages: the story of the ...

Tatiana Denning

Xi Shi, one of the four beauties of China.

Unsurpassed Elegance and Beauty of Wang Zhaojun

Let us unfold history’s scroll to find the elegance and beauty of the ages. Throughout Chinese history, many legendary, talented, elegant, and beautiful women possessed great virtue. One of the “Four Great Beauties” who graced ancient China was Wang Zhaojun. Wang Zhaojun was born in 51 BC at the banks of the beautiful Xiangxi River ...

Emma Lu

Painting of Wang Qiang.

Ancient Chinese Wisdom: Brotherly Love and Virtue

In traditional Chinese culture, the bond between brothers is highly valued, and it is considered to be one of the most important relationships a person can have. Some people treat their brothers like strangers, refusing to help them when they are in need. However, those who treat their brothers with love and affection will be ...

Trisha Haddock

Two brothers sitting on a wooden bench by a lake in the fall.

Chinese Copper Coins and the Ancient Way of Doing Business

Chinese copper coins have a long history. They contain the wisdom of the Chinese people and symbolize the way of doing business based on honesty and integrity. The meaning of copper coins Before the reign of Qin Shi Huang (259-210 B.C.), Chinese copper coins had many shapes due to the many warring states. After Qin ...

Mikel Davis

Three old Chinese coins with red cord tied through the square holes in the middle sit in front of a book on a wooden surface.

The Miraculous Healing Abilities of Yao Yingfeng

Are you curious about the miraculous cures and techniques of ancient Chinese doctors like Yao Yingfeng? Then, join us on a journey across time and space to uncover ancient Chinese medicine’s mysterious secrets and power! Ancient Chinese medicine Ancient Chinese medicine was profound and inherited from the Taoist culture. Throughout the dynasties, many doctors who ...

Hermann Rohr

Chinese herbs, a pot, a mortar and pestle, and paper packets tied with string sit on a wooden surface.

The Amazing Vision of a Tutor in the House of Cai Jing

In today’s world, it can be easy to get caught up in the pursuit of fame and fortune. However, it is important to remember that those who can look beyond the present and anticipate the future will be better prepared for whatever life throws their way. This is exemplified in the story of Zhang Yu, ...

Hermann Rohr

A page from a rare Chinese book showing a line drawing of people in traditional Chinese clothing at a banquet.

Miraculous Efficacy of Ancient Chinese Medicine

Chinese culture has endured for the past 5,000 years and traditional Chinese medicine has always been an inseparable part of it. Modern-day people, especially the younger generation, often perceive this ancient Chinese medicine to be somewhat unsophisticated and less advanced than present-day pharmaceutical medicinal practices. Ancient practitioners of Chinese medicine often left detailed records of ...

Emma Lu

An illustration of ancient Chinese doctor, Li Shizhen.