Nurhaci, the founder of the Qing Dynasty, established the Eight Banners. Initially, only four colored banners represented four different military units: yellow, …
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Good fortune comes from doing good deeds. Han Shusan was born into a poor family in Huating County in …
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There was a scholar at Jiangxi, Nan Fung, whose literary talent was outstanding in the Qing Dynasty. He …
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There is well-being in a home that accumulates virtue, as blessings abound. If you are willing to give …
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Emperor Qianlong Remembered His Beloved Empress Xiaoxianchun for 51 Years
Empress Xiaoxianchun, or Lady Fuca (1712-1748), was one of the three most well-known empresses in the history of …
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How Did His Prodigal Son Waste the Massive Fortune of China’s Richest Man? (Part 2)
Since ancient times, China has never lacked rich families, and rich families have never lacked “prodigal sons.” Sheng …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
How Did His Prodigal Son Waste the Massive Fortune of China’s Richest Man? (Part 1)
This is the sad story of the prodigal son of the richest man in the late Qing Dynasty …
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On November 12, a Christian Dior exhibition took place at the West Bund Art Center in Shanghai that …
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In the old stories, it is often recounted that gods come to people in disguise to test their …
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“I’m just that kind of guy, that’s my character. I am just this kind of emperor…” Those are …