Energy, ambition, and the moral price of progress in a world rewired by China’s rise. At night, from …
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Shadows of Enlightenment: The Real and Imagined History of the Illuminati
by Hermann RohrIn the crowded theater of global conspiracies, no cast looms larger than the Illuminati. From whisper networks of …
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During Emperor Kangxi’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, the eldest prince, Yunti, was responsible for building the Yangxin …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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FeaturedChinese Culture
Integrity Over Power: The Courageous Stand of Zhang Yue in the Tang Dynasty
by Hermann RohrIn the tumultuous period of the Tang Dynasty, amid the intrigue and power struggles of the imperial court, …
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In November 1970, a 16-year-old girl named Zhao Ruoxi, who had grown up in a bustling Chinese metropolis, …