In a small village called Shankouzhuang, east of Tai’an County in Shandong, China, life moved in a familiar …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Kindness and Cruelty: True Stories That Reveal Human Nature During China’s Darkest Years
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAt the height of the Cultural Revolution, people quickly learned that survival often meant keeping their distance — …
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Long ago in India, society was sharply divided. Wealth and status were distributed unevenly, and people were ranked …
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RelationshipsEditor's Pick
The Bond Between Husband and Wife — A Red Thread Woven Across Lifetimes (Part 1)
In traditional thought, the bond between husband and wife was never regarded as accidental. It was spoken of …
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“Respect for others — no matter rich or poor — is a matter of cultivation.” The lesson at …
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The following story unfolded in a small town in the Southern United States at the dawn of the …
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During World War II, an American platoon was engaged in a fierce fight with the enemy. During this …
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In a bustling Shanghai restaurant, the air was thick with the aroma of ginger and steamed fish. Our …
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Few moments test a parent more than being told their child has committed a serious wrongdoing. In that …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …