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Why Do Chinese Herbalists Call Ephedra the ‘Ask-For-Trouble’ Herb?

September 25, 2022 Wilma Oakes

Ephedra plant growing along a mountain path.

In traditional Chinese medicine, the leaves and roots of the ephedra plant have opposite effects. (Image: Ivan Kmit via Dreamstime)

The Chinese Legend of King Carp

September 20, 2022September 19, 2022 Helen London

King Carp appears to a fisherman in his dreams and makes a mutually beneficial arrangement with him. (Image: Pokko3 via Dreamstime)

The Great Russian Author, Tolstoy Takes a Chinese Philosopher As His Mentor

September 12, 2022 Michael Segarty

Leo Tolstoy at his estate, Yasnaya Polyana, in 1908. (Image: via Public Domain)

Rare Chinese Magic Mirror Discovered in Museum Projects a Hidden Image of Buddha

August 27, 2022 Ratul Saha

The reflection reveals an image of the Buddha shrouded in heavenly beams. (Image: Rob Deslongchamps via Cincinnati Art Museum)

What Are the Cultural Connotations of a Traditional Chinese Wedding? – Part 2

August 22, 2022August 21, 2022 Michael Segarty

A Chinese wedding ceremony. Xu Yang, 1759. (Image: via Public Domain)

What Are the Cultural Connotations of a Traditional Chinese Wedding? – Part 1

August 22, 2022August 20, 2022 Michael Segarty

Tai Si, a descendant of Yu the Great, the founder of the Xia Dynasty. (Image: via Public Domain)

Chinese Folktales

August 8, 2022 Viena Abdon

Finally, the day came when the Bodhisattva's chosen one, Monk Tang Sanzang, arrived at Wuxing Mountain. (Image: via Shen Yun Performing Arts)

2 Ancient Chinese Brainteasers

August 7, 2022 Helen London

Tiny white flowers in Spring in front of scrolls with Chinese characters written on them.

Try answering these perplexing questions and see if you are as clever as these people from ancient China. (Image: Matt Photo via Dreamstime)

Why War Hero Gao Wenbin Became a Prisoner of the Chinese Communist Regime

July 28, 2022 Michael Segarty

As a member of the Chinese delegation, Gao Wenbin participated in the Tokyo Trial. (Image: via Public Domain)

Does the Chinese Regime Consider Tesla an Espionage Risk?

July 21, 2022 Max Lu

Tesla cars will be prohibited from entering the Chinese coastal district of Beidaihe, the site of a secretive annual summer party leadership conclave, for at least two months starting on July 1. (Image: via Tesla)

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