Xiao Yixin, who lived during the Liao Dynasty (A.D. 916-1125), was known for displaying the traditional virtues of a Chinese lady. Her father was the emperor’s son-in-law and her mother was Princess Hutu. Xiao Yixin, who was beautiful and also had a kind heart, got married at the age of 20 and never failed to respect her parents or ...
A recent article written by an Indian engineer went viral on the Internet. The article’s title was: A Worrisome Sight: Chinese Dislike Reading. When the engineer was on a long flight from Shanghai, he observed many Chinese people playing with iPads, playing games, or watching movies. He did not see any Chinese people reading. That scene stuck ...
Why do so many people die at a young age these days? Why do some people meet with misfortune just when it seems everything is going so well for them? Many people seek money, power, and fame but these things are not easily found or kept. The reason is the heavenly rule: blessings are bestowed on the virtuous. There was a ...
What are the keys to living a long life and obtaining true wealth? Sun Simiao (Chinese Medicine King) was a great sage from the Sui and Tang dynasties, and there is a lot we can learn from him, even today. In this week’s episode, we share an old Chinese tale that highlights 3 ancient tips ...
The African Cup is known as the topmost sporting prize in Africa and for the first time, Senegal grabbed it. The African country beat its rival Egypt in the exciting final match. The historic win made the country ecstatic and the President of Senegal later declared Monday as a national holiday. As the team returned ...
Over the course of history, humans have experienced many epidemics and plagues, such as the Plague of Athens in 430 B.C., the Black Death in the 14th century, and the Spanish Flu during World War I. Though they have brought great disaster to society, there have also been many recorded miracles during history’s epidemics. A ...
There was once a memorable wedding speech, which is not only a popular topic in Chinese literary circles, but it also carries a good lesson for today’s society. Liang Qichao was a learned scholar in modern Chinese history who knew both Chinese and Western studies. One of his students, Xu Zhimo, was among the most renowned ...
In the fall of 594 B.C., Duke Huan of the Qin state, wanting to expand his territory, ordered his famous commander, the brave and fierce Du Hui, to lead his army to battle the Jin state. General Wei Ke led the combat for the Jin state. The fight broke out at Fu Shi (now Dali, Shanxi ...
The enchanting legend A Kind Heart Tames a Tiger comes from Treasured Tales of China Vol. 2 This book is filled with historical stories and legends that foster morality and virtue. The short stories take us back to ancient times in China and the book sparkles with wisdom. It is translated by Dora Li and edited by Evan ...
Happiness is something that we all desire and crave. This is because so many things bring on this emotion — these might include getting a good and secure job, spending time with family, or going on a vacation. We are often fixated on the idea of happiness, and there is no justification required for it. ...
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