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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Fearless and Upright Qing Dynasty Official: Qian Feng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisQian Feng (1740-1795), courtesy name Dongzhu, also known as Yuefu, was a poet, painter, and calligrapher from Kunming, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Upright Officials Who Defied Corruption in the Qing Dynasty
by Max Luby Max LuThe Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) was a time of remarkable cultural achievements, but it was also marked by rampant …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Downfall of Heshen, One of the Most Corrupt Chinese Officials to Ever Live (Part 2)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisAfter rising to the pinnacle of power under Emperor Qianlong, the notoriously corrupt official Heshen ultimately faced his …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
The Downfall of Heshen, One of the Most Corrupt Chinese Officials to Ever Live (Part 1)
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe tale of Heshen, remembered for being one of the richest men in history as well as one …