The path of a true scholar is rarely smooth. It demands unwavering dedication, immense resilience, and the courage …
overcoming adversity
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Resilience and Artistry of Tang Bohu: A Ming Dynasty Master
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisTang Bohu (1470-1523) was one of the Ming Dynasty’s most celebrated painters and literary figures. Known as one …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
From Failure to Fortune: How an ‘Unlucky Guy’ Became Rich Against the Odds
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisEver heard the saying, “When you’re broke, even gold turns to copper in your hands; when you’re blessed, …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
Unexpected Kindness and Second Chances: From Reckless Spender to River Governor
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, He Heshuai of Shaoxing was known for his wild and uninhibited personality. In his …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
A 13-Year-Old Girl’s Resilience: Bearing Heavy Burdens and Moving Forward
by Max Luby Max LuWith her father paralyzed and her mother battling cancer, a 13-year-old girl took on the role of “mother” …
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RelationshipsFeatured
A Sister’s Journey: Reuniting With Her Brother After Nearly 20 Years
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisHer parents were not her biological parents; they were her adoptive parents. She remembered everything clearly from when …
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The following story of unseen genuine compassion unfolded in Hong Kong. In 1974, Hong Kong star Ng Man-tat …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Qing Dynasty Scholar’s Rise to Wealth: How Hard Work and Integrity Led to Success
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDuring the Qing Dynasty, there was a poor scholar named Liu Danjie from Tongcheng, Anhui Province. By his …
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This is a story about an impoverished family. Just when the son entered elementary school, his father passed …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
Embracing Life’s Uncertainties with Grace: A Lesson in Letting Go
by Max Luby Max LuThe mountains quieted as the sun set and birds returned to their nests. Suddenly, a young man, his …