Kang Xinru was a prominent financial tycoon in the Republic of China. However, after 1949, he was gradually …
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From Tycoon to Pauper: The Impact of Chinese Communist Policies on Banker Kang Xinru (Part 1)
After a massive crackdown on private enterprises, and the economy tumbling to its lowest point in more than three …
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Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisIn 1966, when Chairman Mao Zedong initiated the Cultural Revolution, China’s traditional culture faced an unprecedented crisis, with …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisIn 1949, as the Communist Party was poised to take control of mainland China, with the Nationalist government …
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In northern Taiwan, Kao’s Hydrangea Garden No. 3 is in Wanli District, New Taipei City. This beautiful garden …
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One of the Most Beautiful Lighthouses in Taiwan: Green Island Lighthouse
by Billy ShyuGreen Island Lighthouse is an iconic landmark on the northwest coast of Green Island in southern Taiwan’s Taitung …
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Seeing Through the Facade: Fu Sinian’s Understanding of the Chinese Communist Party
by Mikel DavisOn August 14, 1949, Mao Zedong, the leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), publicly criticized three distinguished …
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Rising Cost of Living: How to Survive and Thrive in Today’s Tough Economic Climate
by Ratul SahaThe decline in “real” disposable incomes (i.e., those adjusted for inflation and after taxes and benefits) that the …
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The H.C. Andersen Hus Museum, a magnificent tribute to the celebrated Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, officially opened …
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Moving Overseas: The Easiest and Most Challenging Countries for Foreign Workers
by Hermann RohrMoving overseas often presents a multitude of unexpected complexities for foreign workers. Adjusting to a new culture, learning …