Zeng Guofan is remembered as one of the Qing Dynasty’s most perceptive judges of character. Throughout his life, …
historical figures
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WisdomEditor's Pick
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Qing Dynasty Painter Who Turned Down Silver to Help Another Artist
by Mikel DavisZheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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Zhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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Chinese CultureEditor's Pick
The Timeless Wisdom of Zuo Zongtang: 4 Powerful Life Lessons From a Qing Dynasty Hero
by Emma LubyEmma LuZuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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When people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Fortune Tellers of Ancient China Who Predicted Death to the Hour
by Mikel DavisThroughout history, many have scoffed at the idea of fortune-telling — especially the notion that a fortune teller …
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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max LubyMax LuIn A.D. 1103, during the late Northern Song Dynasty, one of China’s most renowned generals, Yue Fei, was …
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Philosophy is often referred to as the “study of studies” in the Western world — a guiding compass …