Jasmine tea (茉莉花茶) carries the poetic title “the spring scent of China.” For centuries, this beloved drink has …
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Zeng Guofan’s Biggest Mistake: What He Learned About Choosing a Marriage Partner
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZeng Guofan is remembered as one of the Qing Dynasty’s most perceptive judges of character. Throughout his life, …
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The Fisherman’s Son: A Dark Tale of Karma and Consequence
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the stories passed down through traditional Chinese culture, actions were never seen as isolated. What a person …
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There’s an old Chinese saying: “A cup of tea each morning keeps the medicine seller away.” For thousands …
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The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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He Gave Up His Marriage — Then Heaven Gave It Back
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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The Man Who Dissected Mao’s Soul: Inside the Banned Book about Mao Zedong’s Moral Legacy
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe 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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