In the late 19th century, in the town of Banzi in Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, there was a notable …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Mysterious Illness: Uncovering the Consequences of Past Actions
by Max Luby Max LuIn the early 1990s, a true story unfolded, revealing the strange illness that plagued senior official Mr. Zhang. …
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Just like a big tree that is more easily damaged by the wind, a person who is too …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Song Dynasty Love Story: The Tale of Liu Tingyi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, some names shine brighter than others. Su Dongpo, also known as Su …
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Heaven’s Wrath: How Ancient Chinese Rulers Responded to Natural Disasters (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the past decade or so, different disasters have been occurring in mainland China one after another, and …
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WisdomFeatured
The Accuracy of Fortune-Telling: How Fate Can Be Altered by Good Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIs fortune-telling accurate? This question has sparked different opinions for ages. Why do some fortune-tellers get their predictions …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Feng Shui Can Amplify Good Fortune in Your Life
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonFeng shui is arranging structures and items and organizing space within your room to achieve peace and balance. …
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TraditionsFeatured
Baby Full-Month Celebration Explained: Why This Chinese Tradition Came to Life
by Mike Westby Mike WestParents typically celebrate a baby’s first month of existence for sentimental reasons, such as how the baby was …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Blossoming Heroines: The Story of Chunyu Tiying in Ancient China (Part 2)
by Max Luby Max LuUnder the relatively quiet, unchanged starry sky, China, in comparison, has experienced many changes in dynasties, from the …
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Emperor Taizong’s Pardon: How Trust and Compassion Defined the Golden Age of the Tang Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEmperor Taizong of Tang, also known as Li Shimin (A.D. 599-649), was the second emperor of the Tang …