In the vast tapestry of Chinese history, emperors are often depicted as figures of immense power and responsibility, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Zhao Kuangyin: Song Dynasty’s Emperor Known for Kindness and Wisdom
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhao 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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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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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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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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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 …