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 Rohrby 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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Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel Davisby 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 Rohrby 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, …