Xu Hongci was once a shining star within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), so admired that his reputation …
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TraditionsFeatured
Adherence to Traditional Chinese Ethics and Family Instructions Produces Outstanding Descendants
by Mikel DavisThe traditional ethics of China pay special attention to the positive guidance and norms that family education provides …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Tiananmen Square Massacre: The Echoes of June 4 Still Resound Today
by Mikel DavisOn April 15, 1989, following the death of Hu Yaobang, the former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Learning From History: How the Ancient Chinese Responded to Plagues and Disasters
by Mikel DavisThe recent pandemic is, without a doubt, one of the greatest catastrophes we have experienced in our lifetimes. …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Su Dongpo: An Unyielding Spirit in the Face of Adversity
by Mikel DavisSu Dongpo (A.D. 1037-1101), was one of the eight great masters of the Tang and Song dynasties and …
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Did you know Chinese drums were used initially for combat because drums were considered all-inclusive magical weapons in …
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From Tycoon to Pauper: The Impact of Chinese Communist Policies on Banker Kang Xinru (Part 2)
Kang Xinru was a prominent financial tycoon in the Republic of China. However, after 1949, he was gradually …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
From Tycoon to Pauper: The Impact of Chinese Communist Policies on Banker Kang Xinru (Part 1)
After a massive crackdown on private enterprises, and the economy tumbling to its lowest point in more than three …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisIn 1966, when Chairman Mao Zedong initiated the Cultural Revolution, China’s traditional culture faced an unprecedented crisis, with …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
Qian Mu: Guardian of Chinese Tradition in the Shadow of Communism (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisIn 1949, as the Communist Party was poised to take control of mainland China, with the Nationalist government …