Ethical strength often appears in everyday moments — when ordinary people must choose between comfort and principle, anger …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How the Power of Righteous Thoughts Brought Divine Justice in Ancient China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, people have believed that those who hold firm to righteousness are watched over by higher powers. …
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LeadershipEditor's Pick
How a President Faced Shame With Courage and Kept His Promise at Any Cost
by Emma Luby Emma LuFrom the grand halls of France to the humble streets of America, history has shown that a leader’s …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Destiny Hidden in the Bones: How a Beggar’s Good Deed Changed His Fate
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Qing Dynasty China, the city of Zhangzhou in Fujian Province was home to a high-ranking military general …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
When Silver Turned to Water: Mysterious Tales of Treasure, Greed, and Karmic Justice
by Emma Luby Emma LuTwo tales from the Ming Dynasty suggest that hidden silver may vanish not through theft or decay — …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
How Chiang Kai-Shek Handled His Wife’s Admirer With Wisdom and Grace
by Emma Luby Emma LuThroughout history, tales of powerful leaders and their encounters with admirers of their loved ones have been a …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Avoid Temptation: A Path to Blessings for Generations
by Max Luby Max LuIn Chinese history, the concept of moral integrity and virtuous actions leading to blessings for future generations is …
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During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang gifted a “golden mallet” to his loyal …
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During China’s 5,000 years of traditional culture, the Chinese idiom stands out as a shining pearl in the …
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During the Tang Dynasty, Yuchi Gong, one of the 24 founding generals honored in the Lingyan Pavilion, started …