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Chinese CultureFeatured
The Diplomatic Masterstroke of Emperor Taizu of Song
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …
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Medical acupuncture seems to be the unnoticed sibling of modern medicine. Despite modern misconceptions that view traditional Chinese …
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ChinaEditor's Pick
The Tale of Wang Gongchen: The Honest Scholar of the Song Dynasty
by Max Luby Max LuIn the annals of history, countless examples of individuals have risen from humble beginnings to achieve great things. …
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Initially serving under Emperor Chai Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin (known as Emperor Taizu of …
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In the palace, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty played the game of Go with Jia Yuan, one …
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Archaeology
Why Did China Keep This 800-Year-Old Shipwreck a Secret for Decades?
by Emma Luby Emma LuThe remains of a 12th-century vessel found in the deaths of the South China Sea reveal China’s maritime …
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Wicked deeds can weigh heavily upon a person’s heart and soul. There was a man named Wang Shao, …
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There was once a small tea house in Beijing during the Song Dynasty whose business was very prosperous. One day, …
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3-bean soup is considered to have a cooling effect in Chinese food philosophy, helping reduce body heat, clear …