Today, most of us wouldn’t dream of taking a long trip without GPS. Whether driving or walking, modern …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Dragon King’s Warning: A Tale of Hubris and Divine Retribution
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThere’s an old saying in Chinese culture: Better to believe than to risk disbelief. In many traditions around …
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WisdomFeatured
The Mystery of Princess Taiping’s Gold and the Art of Chinese Character Divination
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisChinese characters are among the most unique written languages in the world. Their pictographic and ideographic nature allows …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Virtue Rewarded: How One Official’s Integrity Changed His Fate Forever
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, an elderly man named Qin Yu lived modestly in Yangzhou. Though he received imperial …
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China boasts one of the world’s oldest civilizations, dating back thousands of years. Its culture is a fascinating …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Rise to Wealth: How Hard Work and Integrity Led to Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, there was a poor scholar named Liu Danjie from Tongcheng, Anhui Province. By his …
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8 Exemplary Mothers of Ancient China: The Pillars of Virtue and Valor (Part 3)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, the influence of mothers has been an unwavering force in shaping cultures, values, and even the …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Incredible Story of a Horse’s Debt Repayment
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the quiet village of Hanmutou Gou, nestled in Damao Township, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, about 40 households …
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Wisdom
Turning Waste Into Wealth: The Inspiring Story of a Qing Dynasty Pear Paste Shop
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAt the end of the Qing Dynasty (1636 – 1912), a pear paste candy store thrived in Shanghai. …
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Some individuals amass immense wealth through hard work, talent, opportune moments, or chance. Yet while some are able …