Although over eight centuries have passed since Song Dynasty General Yue Fei defended China against foreign invaders, his …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
The Sage Who Guided Chiang Kai-Shek’s Retreat to Taiwan
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the most perilous moment of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a revered Tibetan Buddhist master named Zhang Jia …
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Few temple statues draw as much attention as the mysterious figure enshrined in Suzhou’s Xiyuan Jiechuang Temple — …
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Magnanimity and Virtue in the Tang Dynasty: How Generous Generals Forged the Golden Age of China
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrThe Tang Dynasty, often celebrated as the golden age of China, is remembered for more than its splendor, …
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Chiang Kai-Shek and Mao Zedong: How Fortune-Telling Shaped Their Political Destinies
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
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Empress Bian: The Virtuous Wife Who Shaped Cao Cao’s Legacy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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2 Piano Prodigies, 2 Fates: The Lives of Fu Cong and Gu Shengying
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the mid-20th century, two gifted pianists from Shanghai rose to international acclaim — Fu Cong (also known …
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Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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The 4 Greatest Emperors in Chinese History: Reformers Who Cared for the People
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout thousands of years of Chinese history, certain emperors stood out not only for their political acumen and …
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6 Words of Ancient Chinese Wisdom for Lasting Success and Respect
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn a world where communication is fast and ambition runs high, these six ancient words offer something surprisingly …