The Chinese idiom “to strike the tiger’s teeth” describes the fearless resolve needed to challenge a powerful, perilous …
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Qian 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 LubyMax 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 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 DavisThe tale of Heshen, remembered for being one of the richest men in history as well as one …