Zheng Xie (1693-1765), better known by his art name Zheng Banqiao, was a celebrated painter and calligrapher of …
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A Model of Virtue and Honesty: The Story of Zhong Liyi
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisZhong Liyi, also known by his courtesy name Zi’a, was a native of Shanyin in the Kuaiji region …
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The Timeless Wisdom of Zuo Zongtang: 4 Powerful Life Lessons From a Qing Dynasty Hero
by Emma Luby Emma LuZuo Zongtang, one of the most respected statesmen of late Qing China, was a figure of literary elegance …
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Empress Bian: The Virtuous Wife Who Shaped Cao Cao’s Legacy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisWhen people think of virtuous empresses in Chinese history, names like Empress Zhangsun of the Tang Dynasty and …
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Courage, Compassion, and Conscience: Real Stories of Ancient Chinese Virtue
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout Chinese history, countless officials and ordinary citizens have faced moral dilemmas that tested their character. When lives …
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Fortune Tellers of Ancient China Who Predicted Death to the Hour
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThroughout history, many have scoffed at the idea of fortune-telling — especially the notion that a fortune teller …
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Betrayed by the Regime: The Tragic Fate of Yan Baohang, Loyal Communist Spy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisBorn in 1895 in Haicheng, Liaoning Province, Yan Baohang’s life seemed destined for prominence. He studied at the …
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The Formative Years of Yue Fei: A Legacy of Loyalty and Valor
by Max Luby Max 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 …
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A Life of Honor: The Righteous Deeds of Qing Dynasty Hero Jiang Jian
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …