Month: March 2026
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Was the Yuan Dynasty Chinese? Rethinking China’s Identity Beyond Ethnicity and Empire
The debate reflects a broader shift in historical interpretation. In modern discourse, particularly under the influence of nationalism, political legitimacy is often tied to ethnic identity. Dynasties established by non-Han peoples are therefore sometimes viewed as external to China’s historical narrative. Scholars have long debated this question, with some emphasizing…
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9 Life Rules That Can Save You Decades of Mistakes
Most life detours are not caused by lack of ability, but by small, repeated misjudgments. What follows is less a theory than a set of habits. Simple, direct, and often overlooked. Start with how you respond to misfortune. There are certain things best not mocked: natural disasters, accidents, illness, and…
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How Trees Grow Out of Buildings and Stone: Real Stories of Nature’s Survival
On a windowsill sits a banyan bonsai grown from a small cutting brought from Florida to New York more than twenty years ago. It lives in a shallow pot, no more than a foot deep, yet it has never stopped growing. In the wild, banyan trees spread quickly in tropical…
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China’s Wen Jiabao Reappears as Probes Into Xi-Linked Officials Raise Questions
A sudden public appearance by Wen Jiabao, coupled with a string of high-level investigations, is raising new concerns about internal tensions and power dynamics within China’s top leadership
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Retired Official Probed a Decade Later as Former Colleague Gets Life Sentence
Authorities in China have launched an investigation into a retired Hefei official 10 years after his departure from office, in a case that appears linked to a major corruption ruling involving a former associate
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Shen Yun Inspires Audiences at Lincoln Center: ‘A Beautiful Show That Uplifts Your Spirit’
Interviews by Anna Lin NEW YORK, New York — As Shen Yun kicks off its highly-anticipated annual run at Lincoln Center, audience members attending the shows shared a common sentiment: The performance was not only visually stunning but deeply meaningful, offering a window into traditional Chinese…
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Shen Yun Wows Audiences at Lincoln Center: ‘It Was Magical… Like Floating’
Interviews by Judy Tao and Cindy Liu NEW YORK, New York — On March 25, Shen Yun kicked off its annual run at the prestigious David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. Dazzled by the show’s vibrant colors and gravity-defying acrobatics, theatergoers were thrilled to experience…
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The Ella Rose Foundation: One Mother’s Journey of Love, Care, and Family
The Caregiver Collective Interviews Series shares real stories from families caring for loved ones with special needs—offering a space for connection, understanding, and support. Guided by Wendy Javier of the Infinite Heart Initiative, the series highlights voices that remind families they are not alone.
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Generational Health & Beauty: A Holistic Approach to Wellness, Beauty, and Community
The HV Business Link Interviews Series highlights local businesses and entrepreneurs in the Hudson Valley. This week, we feature Carol Cuevas Howard, founder of Generational Health & Beauty, a holistic wellness practice dedicated to helping clients restore balance, confidence, and inner beauty while strengthening community connections.
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Beneath the Sea 2026: An Assembly of ‘Sea Stars’
Saturday, March 28, Beneath the Sea kicked off their 48th other-than-COVID-years-annual expo after a seminar/reception evening for exhibitors on Friday. The Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey came alive for the weekend, with representatives from every marine-related activity you can imagine. The international event featured over 200 exhibitors, with…
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Shen Yun Performance in Toronto Evacuated Due to CCP-Linked Bomb Threat
On Sunday, March 29, a Shen Yun performance at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, was evacuated following an emailed bomb threat. Authorities conducted a sweep of the facility and determined that the bomb threat was unfounded; however, the show was subsequently cancelled. “The…
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US Embassy Orders Immediate Evacuation from Iraq Amid Iran-Linked Threats
On March 29, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, issued a severe security alert, explicitly warning that Iran and its allied terrorist militias may target U.S. universities in Iraq, including American University of Baghdad, universities in Sulaymaniyah and Duhok, as well as other U.S.-affiliated universities in the Middle East. The…