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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Primary School Teacher Gu Ruhan’s 8-Year Struggle to Bring Down a Corrupt Official
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring the Cultural Revolution in China (1966-1976), a period marked by widespread violence and repression, millions of young …
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The following five stories showcase prominent individuals who have faced rejection numerous times in their quest for success …
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Science & TechEditor's Pick
43-Year-Old Japanese ‘Underachiever’ Koichi Tanaka Won a Nobel Prize
by Max Luby Max LuThe rise of an ordinary man A legendary man named Koichi TanakaIn lives in Kyoto, Japan. In 2002, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Upholding a Promise: The Enduring Loyalty of an Engaged Couple in Qing Dynasty China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCheng Yunyuan was a member of a prominent family in the Huainan area. His father, Cheng Xunzhu, sold …
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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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This is a story about an impoverished family. Just when the son entered elementary school, his father passed …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
How Perseverance and a Guiding Hand Help a Failing Student Become Top Scorer
by Max Luby Max LuIn a world that often measures success by grades and achievements, it’s easy to overlook the struggles and …
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RelationshipsFeatured
A Teacher’s Lifelong Impact: A Tale of Resilience and Gratitude
by Max Luby Max Lu“In poverty, there’s perseverance.” This was Teacher Zhang’s impression of Chen, a student whose dedication and excellent performance …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Hard as Ice, Fluid as Water: An Allegory on the Stages of a Successful Life
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisA young businessman was betrayed by his partner and was left without wealth or hope. Desperate and despondent, …