Humans, Editor's Pick

In Our Vulnerability Lies Our Strength

In her TED talk, Brené Brown, a social science researcher, shines the spotlight on “vulnerability” and shares her personal story of how “uncertainty” was at the heart of her own personal growth and epiphany in her research. You see, in her career, Brené was on a mission to deconstruct “shame,” a belief that makes people feel they ...

Raven Montmorency

Sad woman hugging herself, showing her vulnerability, standing on a rocky shore.

Stay Alert to Mysterious Warnings of a Pending Catastrophe

A pending catastrophe can come at any time without warning. A long time ago in a village called Gaojiazhuang, men worked the farms and women engaged in spinning and weaving. The villagers lived a comfortable and well-off life. One day, a man dressed in rags came to the village carrying two bamboo baskets full of earth on a shoulder pole. He went ...

Michael Segarty

Famous ancient Shanxi Village of Jianchuan, Yunnan, China. Photo to illustrate a story of a ragged soil-seller who's actions warned villagers of a catastrophe and told them virtue and tolerance could save people.

4 Qualities of Good Parenting That Children Thrive on and Appreciate

Parents — “‘love” them or “hate” them — it’s an undisputed fact that everyone has parents. Good parenting requires following certain guidelines. Some parents strive to provide and sacrifice everything for their children only to find in later years their children become ungrateful and hostile. This leads to children who are suffering miserably and parents who are ...

Emma Lu

A happy family.

China’s $7 Billion Investment to Win Over India

A new report published by an Indian Think Tank has highlighted China’s covert influence to win over India, as well as its aggression in dealing with its neighboring countries. The Chinese regime’s actions toward its own people and ethnic Muslim minorities have made it a target of criticism worldwide. However, the regime is also making ...

Max Lu

Tricolor Indian national flag flying near a mountain pass close to the India-China border.

How Do People With Introversion Get Along in Life?

An introvert is a person with qualities of a personality type known as introversion, which means that they feel more comfortable focusing on their inner thoughts and ideas rather than what’s occurring externally. They enjoy spending time with a few people, rather than in large groups. They also place high importance on their privacy.   Introversion ...

Katrina Hicks

Blond man sitting outside alone, reading a book, concept of introvert with introverted personality.

The 610 Office and Its Vile Torture: The Short Film ‘Unmasking China’s Gestapo’

The 610 Office has been called China’s Gestapo. The short documentary film Unmasking China’s Gestapo covers how this organization has persecuted Chinese people following the Falun Gong spiritual faith. The documentary film was made by Mathias Magnason and outlines the gruesome persecutory objectives of the 610 Office. The 610 Office is one of the Chinese ...

Max Lu

Mathias Magnason with his camera.

Organ Harvesting in China: Hard to Believe, but It’s Happening

When I initially heard that the Chinese state was killing large numbers of prisoners of conscience for their bodily organs, I was like most people — I was in a state of disbelief. The idea of innocent people being butchered to supply a lucrative illegal organ transplant industry was a crime too horrific to be ...

Rory Karsten

Surgeon and his assistant performing surgery in hospital operating room.

6 Types of Family Environments That Harm Children the Most

Home is very important to each of us. The family environment during childhood can determine a person’s character and influence them throughout their lives. Thus, a good family environment is essential for children to grow up in. Unfortunately, many family environments are not good and can harm children. Family environments that harm children the most ...

Helen London

Green paper cutout of a family hand in hand along with a dog.

7 Icons of Traditional Chinese Culture

Chinese culture is over 5,000 years old and has impacted the entire world in many different ways. 7 icons of traditional Chinese culture 1. The spirit of the tea ceremony Chinese tea, such as Xi Hu Long Jing (West Lake Dragon Well) and Yunnan Pu’er, have long been world-famous due to their superior color and flavor. ...

Billy Shyu

Clay teapot and cups sit on a wooden tray on top of a table next to the scenic waterways in Xitang, one of China's watertowns.

The Legacy of Yu Yingshi, Renowned Chinese Scholar

Mr. Yu Yingshi, the renowned scholar of Chinese history in the 21st century, passed away on August 1 at 91. As a master historian, Yu Yingshi’s most notable legacy was his extraordinary academic achievements, his profound understanding of the nature of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and his anti-CCP stance. Yu Yingshi was a well-known ...

Emma Lu

Mr. Yu Yingshi giving a speech after receiving the first Tang Prize for Sinology.