Traditional values and modern technology are often in conflict. The rapid advancement of technology has reshaped nearly every …
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WisdomFeatured
When Fate Takes an Unexpected Turn: How Good and Evil Shape Your Destiny
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe thoughts you harbor — whether good or evil — shape the outcomes of the destiny you experience …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
A Life of Honor: The Righteous Deeds of Qing Dynasty Hero Jiang Jian
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisJiang Jian, a man of unwavering righteousness and integrity, left his mark in the official historical records of …
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3 Things You Should Never Fight For: How Avoiding Conflict Brings Fortune
by Emma Luby Emma LuZeng Guofan, a prominent statesman of the late Qing Dynasty, made a significant impact on politics, military affairs, …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Xu Heng: Statesman, Educator, and Moral Exemplar in the Early Yuan Dynasty
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisThe Yuan Dynasty, founded by the Mongolian descendants of Genghis Khan, ruled China from 1271 to 1368. Kublai …
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Han Yanshou, a notable local governor from the Western Han Dynasty, deeply believed in ruling through benevolence and …
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How 2 Merchants Turned One Penny Into a Thriving Business
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn ancient Suzhou, there was a cloth shop named “One Penny,” whose origin was quite peculiar. Initially, two …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Upholding a Promise: The Enduring Loyalty of an Engaged Couple in Qing Dynasty China
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisCheng Yunyuan was a member of a prominent family in the Huainan area. His father, Cheng Xunzhu, sold …
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Greed and Retribution: A Spirit Returns to Settle a Debt
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisDebts must always be repaid, one way or another. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, the …
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Chinese Filial Piety: The Virtue That Moved Bandits and Emperors
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn the annals of Chinese history, few virtues have held as much sway as filial piety. This cornerstone …