In times of uncertainty, many people turn to fortune-telling or divination for guidance — and political leaders are …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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Chinese CultureFeatured
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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WisdomEditor's Pick
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 …
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Timeless Grace, Relentless Love: The Untold Grace of 3 Chinese Women Who Were Unique to Their Times
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrAcross thousands of years of Chinese history, where dynasties rose and fell and revolutions redrew the map of …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Throughout history, countless lives have been shaped and shattered by war. Espionage, betrayal, and shifting political allegiances have …
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Human RightsFeatured
Chen Yinke: The Tragic Fate of a Scholar Who Upheld Intellectual Freedom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChen Yinke was one of the four great mentors of the Institute of Chinese Studies at Tsinghua University …