Born in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Throughout history, countless lives have been shaped and shattered by war. Espionage, betrayal, and shifting political allegiances have …
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Human RightsFeatured
Chen Yinke: The Tragic Fate of a Scholar Who Upheld Intellectual Freedom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChen Yinke was one of the four great mentors of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University …
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Xu Yongchang: The Chinese Representative at the Allied Victory Ceremony
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisXu Yongchang, courtesy name Cichen, was born in 1889 in Guo County, Shanxi. He passed away in Taipei, …
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Ma Yuan was one of the most renowned generals who helped Emperor Guangwu of the Eastern Han Dynasty …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Chance Encounter: Foreseeing Qiao Lin’s Future 40 Years Ahead
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring the Tang Dynasty, in the Tianbao era, a man named Qiao Lin from Taiyuan embarked on a …
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MysteriesFeatured
Ancient Mysteries Unearthed: Missing Stone Tablet and the Secrets of the Stone Turtle
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA recent construction project near Panlong Bridge in Wugang, Hunan Province, uncovered a massive stone turtle weighing several …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
The Tragic Fate of 2 Brothers: A Cultural Revolution Nightmare
by Max Luby Max LuOn a quiet beach in Xiamen, the sound of gunshots shattered the air. A young life came to …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Wise and Virtuous Consort: How Ban Jieyu Remained Steadfast Through Fortune and Adversity
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrBan Jieyu (48 B.C.-A.D. 2) was born into a distinguished family in Loufan (present-day Shuocheng, Shanxi). Her father, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Life of Honor: The Righteous Deeds of Qing Dynasty Hero Jiang Jian
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …