Across thousands of years of Chinese history, where dynasties rose and fell and revolutions redrew the map of …
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TraditionsEditor's Pick
Traditional Chinese Festivals: Cultural Significance and Modern Celebrations
by Hermann Rohrby Hermann RohrTraditional Chinese festivals serve as cultural cornerstones that bridge the past and present, preserving history while adapting to …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
Who Betrayed the Passionate Devotion of Liang Sicheng and Lin Huiyin?
by Max Luby Max LuIn the 1980s, Taiwanese writer Lung Ying-tai visited Beijing and felt a deep sense of melancholy: “The overall …
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Mount Putuo, located in the East China Sea, is one of China’s four renowned Buddhist mountains, making it …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Lin Yin: The Soul Behind Preserving Chinese Literary Traditions and Culture
by Emma Luby Emma LuLin Yin, a distinguished master of Chinese studies, was born into an academic family and was immersed in …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How Ximen Bao Ended the Cruel River God’s Bride Ritual
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the Warring States period, around 400 B.C., Ximen Bao was appointed as the magistrate of Ye County. …
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WisdomFeatured
The Wisdom and Justice of Ancient China: Lessons From Solving Cases
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAncient Chinese officials often demonstrated remarkable wisdom and integrity when confronted with challenges, whether in the form of …
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Deciphering ancient scripts has been a formidable challenge, but now that Artificial Intelligence (AI) translates ancient languages, we’re …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
The Overlooked Hero: Genghis Khan’s Loyal General Bo’orchu
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe year 1206 marked a significant milestone in human history, as Temüjin united the Mongolian tribes and established …
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On June 28th, 2024, people all over New Zealand celebrated Matariki to usher in the Maori New Year …