Zhao Kuangyin, also known as Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, was a unique and admirable emperor in …
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Chinese Culture
How a Tang Dynasty Eunuch Saved Thousands With a Single Word
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout the grand narrative of China’s 5,000-year history, countless unjust cases have unfolded. Time and again, righteous individuals …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Sichuan’s Bandit-Run Toll System: An Economic Transformation in the Republic of China Era
From 1913 to 1917, in the early days of the Republic of China, the Guanghan area of Sichuan …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Primary School Teacher Gu Ruhan’s 8-Year Struggle to Bring Down a Corrupt Official
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring the Cultural Revolution in China (1966-1976), a period marked by widespread violence and repression, millions of young …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Legendary Horse Dilu: How Liu Bei’s Miraculous Steed Saved Him From Certain Death
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Three Kingdoms period, a tumultuous time in Chinese history marked by political intrigue and military conflicts, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Karma’s Consequences: When Unjust Actions Lead to Dire Outcomes
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, stories of karma and retribution have served as powerful reminders that our actions, whether good or …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Demise of 2 Corrupt Officials: Cai Jing and Yan Song
by Emma Luby Emma LuSome infamous corrupt officials in history have left behind disastrous legacies — destroying the court’s integrity, harming loyal …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Li Ji: The Legendary Tang Dynasty General Who Embodied Loyalty and Valor
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisLi Ji (594-669) was a remarkable general who played a significant role in establishing the Tang Dynasty. Alongside …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Official Proposed by Emperor Kangxi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhang Boxing, a renowned official during the Qing Dynasty, hailed from Yi Feng, Henan. He was widely known …
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LeadershipFeatured
Cao Cao: The Strategic Value of Kindness and Forgiveness in Leadership
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn an era where leadership is often equated with ruthlessness and unyielding ambition, the story of Cao Cao, …