In Chinese history, honesty and trustworthiness are foundational tenets of life. They are noble qualities and sentiments that …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Clever Use of Chinese Characters in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTraditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these …
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The ancient Chinese placed great emphasis on self-cultivation and moral development, believing that tolerance was a form of …
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Integrity Above All: 3 Stories of Ancient China’s Upright Officials
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn the annals of Chinese history, the legacy of integrity and righteousness has been long cherished and revered. …
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In ancient times, an emperor’s selection of a successor was a matter of paramount importance, a decision that …
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Zhuge Liang’s Strategy: Winning Wars and Hearts with Trustworthiness
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn traditional Chinese philosophy, the character for “trustworthiness” (信) is composed of the characters for “person” (人) and …
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The Tale of Wang Gongchen: The Honest Scholar of the Song Dynasty
by Max Luby Max LuIn the annals of history, countless examples of individuals have risen from humble beginnings to achieve great things. …
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The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the 48th year of Emperor Wanli’s reign during the Ming Dynasty, Qin Liangyu‘s White Pole Army engaged …
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The Legend of Qin Liangyu: China’s Female General (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisOver thousands of years of Chinese history, Qin Liangyu stands out as the only woman to have been …
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The Art of Playing the Fool to Outsmart the Tiger: Chinese Strategic Wisdom in History
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese history is filled with tales of kings and ministers who played the fool to disguise their intelligence. …