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CHINESE CULTURE
One of the most important and elaborate accounts of travel along the ancient Silk Route comes from the journeys of the Chinese monk Xuanzang (玄奘), who lived in the early Tang Dynasty (626–907) and is famously the inspiration for the Tang Monk, protagonist of the great classical novel Journey to
Heroes of Ancient China: Guan Yu, Warrior of Loyalty, Justice, and Righteousness
Guan Yu (關羽, 160 – 220 AD) was a well-known warrior in Chinese history. Known for his bravery and loyalty...
The Ancient Chinese Secret to Assessing Character
The Records of the Grand Historian (史記) relate the following story: The Lord Wen of Wei (魏文侯, reign...
Lady Fuca: Qing China’s Most Virtuous Empress and a Ruler’s Rare True Love
One of the three most well-known empresses in the history of the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) was Empress...
Millions of Chinese Graduates Either Unemployed or Underemployed Following Graduation
Chinese universities are producing millions of graduates each year with higher and higher levels of education...
The Story of Wang Xiang, a Classic Tale of Filial Piety
Many tales, myths, and rich traditions have been passed down from ancient China. This well known tale...
Forgiveness Brings Good Fortune
Who in this world is without fault? Along with the very wicked people who intentionally kill and harm...
The Feast of the Tassels–An Ancient Chinese Story of Forgiveness
King Zhuang of Chu (楚莊王) was one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn Period (春秋五霸, 770-476...
Confucius’ Teachings on Lust and Desire
Confucius’ teachings covered many subjects. One of the most serious was the issue of lust. On this topic...
Historic Lytton, BC Wildfire Carnage Claims Additional Casualty: The Lytton Chinese History Museum
A massive wildfire during an unprecedented heat wave in the Canadian province of British Columbia resulted...