Wei Zheng, one of the most celebrated Chinese officials of the Tang Dynasty, defied his Emperor by slaying …
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China’s military generals changed history era after era, leaving legends behind them. Guo Ziyi braved the battles, was …
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Among Chinese idioms, “Honey in the mouth, dagger in the stomach” means having a sweet tongue, but a …
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The pipa is often referred to as the Chinese lute, and may remind you a little bit of …
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The Chinese classic The Art of War thus defines a great general: “… the skillful fighter puts himself into a …
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Throughout history, mankind has turned to prayer when the land was ravaged by floods and droughts. Whatever the …
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Of all the herbal tonics in China, none is as well known as the medicinal tea called the …
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How Tang Dynasty General Yuchi Jingde Became a Chinese Door God
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsYuchi Jingde, also known as Wei Chigong, was one of the most celebrated military figures of the early …
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How a Lowly Servant in Ancient China Won the Respect of an Empire
by Jack Robertsby Jack RobertsThere is a story from ancient China about Emperor Tang Wenzong, the 15th emperor of the Tang Dynasty, …