Traditional Chinese thought treated natural disasters as moral signals rather than accidents of nature. Seen as Heaven’s warnings, …
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From Plato to Locke: How Great Minds Imagined the Best Government
by David Clappby David ClappFor millennia, people have asked a fundamental question: What is the best way to govern a nation? Great …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Xu Heng: Statesman, Educator, and Moral Exemplar in the Early Yuan Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Yuan Dynasty, founded by the Mongolian descendants of Genghis Khan, ruled China from 1271 to 1368. Kublai …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Merciful Governance: Stories of Justice and Kindness From Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, there have been numerous examples of officials who demonstrated mercy and justice in their actions, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Hai Rui: Champion of Integrity Against Ming Dynasty Corruption
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the reign of Emperor Shizong of the Ming Dynasty, Hai Rui, the magistrate of Chun’an County in …
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Diligence and Discipline: The Hallmarks of Emperor Yongzheng’s Rule
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisMost Qing emperors were renowned for their diligent governance, with Yongzheng standing out as a particularly exceptional ruler. …