In the fall of 1910, a deadly epidemic began near Manzhouli, a border town between China and Russia, …
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The Small Details That Helped Chinese Intellectuals See Through the CCP (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisAmid China’s political upheaval in the late 1940s, some intellectuals noticed warnings that others overlooked. The signs were …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
The Tragedy Behind the Absent Fathers in Jin Yong’s Novels
by Mikel DavisJin Yong, the pen name of Louis Cha, was one of the most beloved Chinese-language novelists of the …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Small Details That Helped Chinese Intellectuals See Through the CCP (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisAt critical moments, a single thought can shape a person’s life, even determining whether to stay or leave. …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Yi Yin: The Legendary Minister Who Helped Found the Shang Dynasty
by Mikel DavisYi Yin, said to have lived from 1649 B.C. to 1549 B.C., was one of the most respected …
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Historical records from China’s Southern Liang Dynasty tell of an emperor who nearly destroyed a temple after his …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Ancient Chinese Diviners Who Predicted Fate With Startling Accuracy
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, stories have been told of unusual people who seemed able to glimpse the hidden patterns …
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“Live long, learn long” is a familiar Chinese saying. But in imperial China, some men took that idea …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
A Taoist Priest Foretold Zhang Jun’s Rise Decades in Advance
by Mikel DavisZhang Jun (1097-1164), courtesy name Deyuan, was one of the Southern Song Dynasty’s best-known officials. He resisted the …
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Kindness and Cruelty: True Stories That Reveal Human Nature During China’s Darkest Years
by Mikel DavisAt the height of the Cultural Revolution, people quickly learned that survival often meant keeping their distance — …
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