Ancient China is full of stories that blur the line between history and the supernatural. In Yunnan Province, …
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Zhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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Striking the Tiger’s Teeth: The Courage of Qing Official Wu Yi
by Mikel DavisThe Chinese idiom “to strike the tiger’s teeth” describes the fearless resolve needed to challenge a powerful, perilous …
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Justice Above Kinship: An Ancient Chinese Official’s Ultimate Sacrifice for Righteousness
by Mikel DavisDuke Zhuang of Wei had three sons. The eldest was kind and virtuous, the second known for his …
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Although over eight centuries have passed since Song Dynasty General Yue Fei defended China against foreign invaders, his …
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The Sage Who Guided Chiang Kai-Shek’s Retreat to Taiwan
by 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 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 DavisIn times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
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When people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …