Lu Zuofu, known in the Republic of China era as China’s “Shipping King,” rose from humble beginnings to …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Tragic Fate of Lu Zuofu, China’s ‘Shipping King’ (Part 2)
by Mikel DavisDespite Lu Zuofu’s efforts to keep Minsheng Company alive, the years following his return to the mainland brought …
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Human RightsEditor's Pick
The Tragic Fate of Lu Zuofu, China’s ‘Shipping King’ (Part 1)
by Mikel DavisLu Zuofu was one of modern China’s most influential entrepreneurs. Known as the “Chinese shipping king,” he built …
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Although over eight centuries have passed since Song Dynasty General Yue Fei defended China against foreign invaders, his …
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Insights & StoriesEditor's Pick
The Sage Who Guided Chiang Kai-Shek’s Retreat to Taiwan
by Mikel DavisDuring the most perilous moment of the Second Sino-Japanese War, a revered Tibetan Buddhist master named Zhang Jia …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
A General’s Choice: Fighting for China, Rejecting Communist Rule
by Mikel DavisLi Hanhun (1894-1987), known as one of the eight renowned anti-Japanese generals of Guangdong’s Yue Army, led a …
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HistoryEditor's Pick
Lin Yin: The Soul Behind Preserving Chinese Literary Traditions and Culture
by Emma LubyEmma LuLin Yin, a distinguished master of Chinese studies, was born into an academic family and was immersed in …