The debate over Mao Zedong’s moral legacy is often reduced to statistics and political slogans; however, Lu Di’s …
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Now in the twilight of her years, Grandma is 76 — a traditional woman of quiet strength, gentle, …
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30 Writers on Wutai Mountain Learn the Value of Reverence
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonIn the fall of 1987, some of China’s most celebrated writers gathered in Shanxi for the Yellow River …
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When people fight for personal gain, conflict and resentment soon follow. Those grudges grow, weaving countless disputes that …
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In ancient China, some monks were said to possess extraordinary powers — the ability to foresee events, heal …
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The Fu River surges from the snowy plateau, cuts a deep ravine between two mountains, and races into …
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From Empire to Republic to Communism to America: The Chen Huixian Family’s Lived History (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Three Character Classic opens with a simple truth: “At birth, human nature is good.” This timeless belief …
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Ancient Chinese literature is filled with dream tales that reflect on the meaning of life, power, and illusion. …
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An ancient Chinese saying goes: “The Way of Heaven has no favorites; it always aligns with the virtuous.” …
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In 1684, King Louis XIV of France dispatched the most renowned sinologist in the country, Joachim Bouvet, to …