The female Communist spy, Anna Shen, whose real name was Shen Wan, was born in Taixing, Jiangsu, in …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Zedong: How Fortune-Telling Shaped Their Political Destinies
by Mikel DavisIn times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
Xu Yongchang: The Chinese Representative at the Allied Victory Ceremony
by Mikel DavisXu Yongchang, courtesy name Cichen, was born in 1889 in Guo County, Shanxi. He passed away in Taipei, …
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TaiwanEditor's Pick
Embracing Tradition and Beauty: 2025 Shilin Residence Spring Festival Flower Exhibition
by Billy ShyuThe 2025 Shilin Residence Spring Festival Flower Exhibition is a vibrant celebration welcoming the Year of the Snake, …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
How Chiang Kai-Shek Handled His Wife’s Admirer With Wisdom and Grace
by Emma LubyEmma LuThroughout history, tales of powerful leaders and their encounters with admirers of their loved ones have been a …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Chinese Communist Party and Taiwan’s Rural Land Reform Movement
by Max LubyMax LuIn June 1950, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) decided to launch the Land Reform Movement. With a single …
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Zhangjia is a title given to a religious leader similar to the Dalai Lama’s. The Seventh Zhangjia was …
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Chiang Kai-shek, a well-known leader of modern times, is often perceived as a cold, military strongman. However, a …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Unlocking the Secrets of Physiognomy: The Fascinating Life of Yuan Shushan (Part 2)
by Max LubyMax LuFortune-telling has long been a subject of fascination in Chinese culture. In the early 20th century, one man …