On April 14, 1997, Taiwan was shaken by the notorious Bai Xiaoyan (a.k. Pai Hsiao-yen) kidnapping and murder …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
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Two young scholars from Wujin County, Qian Weicheng and his close friend Li Jianzhong, set out on a …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Tales of Compassion: Emperor’s Mercy and Commoner’s Charity
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn ancient China, compassion and virtue were held as cornerstones of society. Acts of kindness, whether from those …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
When Wives Shaped the Fate of Ancient Chinese Dynasties Through Virtue or Deceit
by Emma Luby Emma LuIn ancient China, the role of the wife held significant weight not only within the household but also …
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To improve the school’s admission rate and prevent teachers from wasting their energy on non-academic and disruptive students, …
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Throughout history, having virtue has shown that it can help people overcome challenges and succeed. Three notable figures …
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One day in Qingyuan, a county in central Hebei, a scholar named Ye received a letter meant for …
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Socrates and Confucius are often seen as representatives of two distinct philosophical traditions — Western and Eastern. Yet, …
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Unexpected Rewards Through Kindness: The Story of Yan Weng
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYan Weng of Yinwenyuan, Zhejiang, was a grand academician during the Ming Dynasty, residing in Fucheng. Once, when …
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Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, once remarked: “Even if a person lacks education, has …