Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty was one of the wisest and greatest emperors in Chinese history. The reign of Taizong (626-649), also known as the “era of good government of Zhenguan,” earned the admiration of generations of Chinese people. He was famed for his innovations in administration and renowned for his virtues. In the ...
Published in the 16th century, the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West may well be the most popular book in all of East Asia. Based on historical events and influenced by Chinese mythology and folktales, it has won the hearts of those who know the story that features Bodhisattva Guanyin. The book’s 100 chapters ...
The Wuhan coronavirus has spread worldwide. Current data shows that China has endured the largest number of deaths in the world. In addition to China, Iran is one of the countries worst afflicted, along with Italy and South Korea. So why is the outbreak in these countries so severe? Israeli rabbis give their perspective According ...
The terrible thing about the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan is that for humans, it has all too many unknowns and uncertainties, such as pathogens, routes of transmission, incubation period, and possibilities of cure. The transmission path of the Wuhan coronavirus covers the transmission route of several other infectious diseases, namely contact infection, digestive tract ...
Ben Li is a Chinese artist who graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Art in Beijing. He majored in sculpture and currently works both as an artist and as a teacher. Ben Li specializes in figure sculpture, portrait sculpture, pottery, and public art installations. He often works with materials like stone and wood. In addition ...
There is an ancient inspiring story about Wang Weng. Wang Wenjian was the greatest intellectual with the highest imperial examination marks during the Qing Dynasty. His ancestor, Wang Weng, was wealthy and did much for charity. Here is the story of Wang Weng. During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, a famine occurred and ...
Dragon’s beard candy is a popular Chinese dish that is similar to cotton candy. However, while cotton candy tends to be fluffy and huge, dragon’s beard candy is thin and small. Since ancient times, preparing this candy has been considered an art form. Dragon’s beard candy Several myths exist as to how dragon’s beard candy ...
Wudang Mountain — the birthplace of Tai Chi. Set within the peaks and cliffs of the mountain lies a cluster of Taoist temples where Taoist warriors practice Tai Chi. At the end of staircases up into the temples are courtyards filled with warriors focused on their training, swinging fans adorned with the symbol of yin ...
Since ancient times, plagues have appeared when the morality of society was generally low. Every time, some people were exposed to the plague, but they did not get infected. How was this possible? The royal prescription for the plague A royal chef, who returned to his hometown after retiring from working for the emperor, had ...
You most likely have worn clothes made from cotton and wool. But have you ever seen a dress made from fish skins? Such clothing from fish does exist and it is still made by a remote Chinese tribe called the Hezhen. Clothing from fish In the 1990s, the Chinese government launched a census to identify ...
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