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CHINESE CULTURE

How Beijing’s Character Simplification Campaign Severed China from Its Own Civilization

Look carefully at two versions of the same character. The first is 愛, the traditional form of the Chinese word for love. At its center sits 心, the character for

How Confucian Philosophy Helped Influence Early America’s Democracy and Ideals

By Li Qingcheng, Vision Times One unexpected topic that emerged during the high-profile visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to China and his summit in Beijing with Chinese leader Xi
Changsha: City of Poets, Scholars, and Ancient Kilns
‘It Was Perfect’: Shen Yun’s Stamford Finale Earns Glowing Reviews From Theatergoers
Practitioners Celebrate World Falun Dafa Day With Major Parade in Tokyo
Batam Island Celebrates World Falun Dafa Day With International Gathering
‘Absolutely Gorgeous’: Shen Yun Brings Beauty, Tradition, and Hope to Stamford
Unravelling the Mystery of Traditional Chinese Herbs: Lily bulb (百合 Bai He)
Traditional Chinese Medicine Recipes for Health–Part I: ‘Minor Heat’
According to traditional Chinese medicine, humans are one with nature, and exist in a “unity of form...
Yixing Teapots: Tradition, Elegance and Artistry
As my design studio professor Paula Horrigan always stressed, a good design is “simple, elegant and direct...
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Youth Revolt Against China’s Crackdown on E-Bikes, Switch to Unregulated Electric Wheelchairs
Amidst a crackdown by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) on electric bicycles (e-bikes) in many regions...
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China Bans Dumpling Eating Contest Following Online Complaints
A spicy dumpling eating contest in the city of Yibin in China’s southwestern Sichuan province, has been...
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Beijing Official Dismissed Over Possession of Banned Books as Xi Jinping’s Works Dominate Market
On June 25, a high-ranking official of the Beijing city government was expelled for owning political...
Independence Day Fireworks, and Their International Origin
As the skies across America explode with color and sound this Fourth of July, one might wonder how and...
The Chinese Waist Drum – A Spirited, Spiritual Tradition
Considered the world's first drum, the Chinese waist drum (腰鼓 Yāogǔ) recalls the glory of ancient Chinese...
Dragon Boats at Summer Solstice
One of the major traditional Chinese events of the year still commonly celebrated in modern times is...
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China Celebrates Annual Dragon Boat Festival; A Stunning Display of Traditional Chinese Culture
People throughout China enthusiastically celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival on Thursday, engaging in...