How much perseverance is needed to succeed? Cape No. 7 is a 2008 Taiwanese film directed by Wei …
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HumansFeatured
The Strength of Self-Reliance: Inspiring Stories of Elders Who Refuse to Be Burdens
by Mikel DavisIn a world where aging often brings challenges of dependence, some elders redefine what it means to grow …
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Insights & StoriesFeatured
How 2 Merchants Turned One Penny Into a Thriving Business
by Emma LubyEmma LuIn ancient Suzhou, there was a cloth shop named “One Penny,” whose origin was quite peculiar. Initially, two …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
From Failure to Fortune: How an ‘Unlucky Guy’ Became Rich Against the Odds
by 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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CorruptionEditor's Pick
Primary School Teacher Gu Ruhan’s 8-Year Struggle to Bring Down a Corrupt Official
by Emma LubyEmma 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 LubyMax 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 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 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 …