Peking Opera performer Ma Lianliang and his family lived in a courtyard opposite the National Cultural Palace in Xicheng on Fuxingmen Street. It was often said that he was a filial son. He bought this luxurious house after he became famous to fulfil his father’s wish. When Ma Lianliang was a child, his family lived ...
In the annals of history, the line between superstition and prophecy can sometimes appear blurred, especially when viewed through the lens of significant historical events. This was particularly evident in the case of Mao Zedong, a leader known for his adherence to Marxist atheism, yet one who couldn’t escape the ancient Chinese belief in the ...
Mao Zedong, the founder of the People’s Republic of China, is often remembered for his communist ideologies and revolutionary practices. However, a lesser-known aspect of Mao’s life might surprise many, particularly those familiar with the history of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Let’s delve into Mao’s intriguing relationship with superstition and the mystical events surrounding ...
All Chinese people know that China’s table tennis is a superpower and holds an invincible position in world rankings. However, many people may not be aware of the tragic life and sudden disappearance of Rong Guotuan, the first table tennis world championship winner and the first world championship winner in sports after the takeover of ...
In 1896, at the age of 59, Wu Xun fell ill. This beggar, whose fame had already spread far and wide, continued to think day and night about raising money to establish even more free schools. Unwilling to spend money on medicine, he succumbed to his illness. He passed away in one of the very ...
The Cultural Revolution erupted in 1966 and Xu Hongci became one of the first to be persecuted. Every one of his past “crimes” was dredged up and criticized anew. Paraded through the streets, bound and humiliated, he was once again sentenced, this time to 20 years. He was incarcerated in a prison in Lijiang specifically ...
Xu Hongci was once a shining star within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), so admired that his reputation was said to be “redder than red.” However, he later became a rightist criticized by the Party’s media. During the 14 years he spent in labor reform, he escaped prison four times, finally succeeding in his flight. ...
For 10 years during the Cultural Revolution, Jiang Qing, former First Lady of the People’s Republic of China, was submissive to only one person, but she wielded dictatorial powers over hundreds of millions of people. Her malevolent influence propelled her fast climb to the top. She was vindictive, arbitrary, and thoroughly corrupt. No big surprise: ...
The Cultural Revolution began as a campaign against political subtexts in culture in the mid-1960s. It quickly grew into a mass movement of millions of students who targeted the perceived enemies of communism. This movement would cause significant damage and disruption across China for years. The Great Leap Foward was about misery and death Chairman ...
The name Shangguan Yunzhu is not well known to Western audiences. In her homeland of China, she was an illustrious movie star who first became popular in Shanghai. She enjoyed a period of artistic limelight like stars arching over the moon. She was once considered one of the elites and the glamorous set. She was ...
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