In 257 B.C., Bai Qi, a renowned general of the ancient Chinese state of Qin, arrived at Duyou, …
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Wu Qi (440-381 B.C.) was a prominent military commander, strategist, and political reformer during China’s early Warring States …
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Li Mu: The Great General Who Defeated the Xiongnu, but Fell to Slander
by Mikel DavisDuring the Warring States period, the Xiongnu — a powerful nomadic confederation north of the State of Zhao …
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Xiang Yu and Liu Bang both returned home at the height of worldly success. Xiang Yu seemed determined …
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TraditionsFeatured
Ancient Chinese Wisdom Stories: The Man Who Couldn’t Accept the Truth
by Emma LubyEmma LuA traveler once arrived in the countryside of Henan and saw a wooden yoke resting against a farmer’s …
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More than two thousand years ago, a single man’s conviction prevented a devastating war. His name was Mozi …
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Fierce Dogs and Temple Rats: How Unchecked Power Leads to a Nation’s Downfall
by Mikel DavisThe Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period were a golden age for Chinese fables. These …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
How King Wuling of Zhao Transformed War and the Balance of Power in Ancient China
by Mikel DavisDuring the Warring States period in ancient China, King Wuling of Zhao (Zhao Yong) emerged as a visionary …
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In the Warring States period, around 400 B.C., Ximen Bao was appointed as the magistrate of Ye County. …
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The early Warring States period is renowned for its intense political machinations and philosophical evolution in the intricate …
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