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 …
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Qing Dynasty Merchant Cleverly Instilled Life Principles in His Son
by Helen Londonby Helen LondonDuring the Qing Dynasty in China, Suzhou was a vast, populous town with various goods and thriving businesses …
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There is a famous story about the Daoist Doctor Xue. One day, in the early years of the …
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Yellow in Chinese Culture Is Very Significant
by David Jirardby David JirardThe color yellow in Chinese culture is very significant. It is believed that all Chinese people are the …
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Lady Fuca, the Noblest and Most Virtuous Empress of the Qing Dynasty
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe Empress Xiaoxianchun, or Lady Fuca (1712-1748), was one of the three most well-known empresses in the history …
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Chinese Hairstyles Through the Ages: From Classical to Exquisite
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe Ancient Chinese had a very specific image of “classic beauty.” Chinese traditional beauty was often defined as …
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The Qing Dynasty was the last Chinese dynasty, a period where royals ruled China before the country was …