During the Qing Dynasty, a poor scholar surnamed Ding lived in Tianjin. His family circumstances were modest, and …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Man Who Dissected Mao’s Soul: Inside the Banned Book about Mao Zedong’s Moral Legacy
by 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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In 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 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.” …