In 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. …
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Historical Tale From China: Murong Yanchao Outsmarts a Swindler
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Later Han Dynasty (947-950), Yunzhou’s leading commander, Murong Yanchao, was celebrated for his exceptional wit and …
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Story From Ancient China: Wang Wei Identifies the Melon Thief
by Max Luby Max LuWang Wei (701-761) was a renowned poet of the Tang Dynasty. Beyond his poetic prowess, he was an …
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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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Empress Börte, wife of Genghis Khan, is revered by generations of Mongols as a symbol of brightness like …
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According to the Chinese Cultural Revolution Library (third edition), on April 20, 1968, Lu Hongen and 14 other …