Lu Hongen, conductor of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, was the first high-profile intellectual to be publicly executed during …
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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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In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread …
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During the Cultural Revolution, Wu Xun was labeled as a “traitor of the working people.” In the summer …
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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 …
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Blossoming Heroines: Stories of 3 Extraordinary Young Girls in Ancient China (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLike blooming flowers waiting to unfurl, young girls of 12 and 13 possess radiant beauty. The waves of …
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Renowned for his valiant stand against the Liao Dynasty, Yang Yanzhao is a well-known general in the annals …
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Who in this world always has a smooth and easy life? Year after year, people go through the …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Xian was appointed the Governor and Inspector of Runzhou and the Chief Censor …
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Historic Chinese Tales Reveal the Consequences of Good and Evil Deeds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere is a universal belief in Chinese culture — good begets good, and evil begets evil. As stated …