Diao Chan, celebrated as one of ancient China’s Four Great Beauties, has long been remembered for her breathtaking …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Tale of the Auspicious Burial Site: Tao Kan’s Lost Ox
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonAncient texts recount stories of abrupt twists of fate, as if reminding us that life’s fortunes can sometimes …
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In our current culture, where speed and efficiency are valued, we’ve grown accustomed to measuring achievement with numbers …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Destroys Family Bonds and Humanity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn modern Chinese history, some events have been deliberately erased by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) because they …
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RelationshipsFeatured
Miracles in Floods and Earthquakes: How Filial Piety Moved Heaven
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe Classic of Filial Piety (Xiaojing) begins with a simple but profound truth: “Among all human conduct, nothing …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Martial Maid Who Repaid a Debt of Gratitude With Silence and Steel
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, a man surnamed Nie from Henan was wrongly accused of murder. After being tortured …
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Chinese Culture
Justice Above Kinship: An Ancient Chinese Official’s Ultimate Sacrifice for Righteousness
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuke Zhuang of Wei had three sons. The eldest was kind and virtuous, the second known for his …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
4 Signs Your Child Is Here to Repay Your Kindness, Not Collect a Debt
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisRaising kind, grateful children who cherish their parents is one of life’s greatest blessings. Yet not all children …
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In Hadong County, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, mention the name Liu Xiaoyan, and you’ll often hear: “Isn’t …
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HumansFeatured
The Father Who Refused to Grow Old: A Lifetime of Love Hidden in Quiet Sacrifice
by Max Luby Max LuMy father was 50 years older than me. When I was born, he was overjoyed — he lit …