eastern han dynasty, honesty, integrity, liu chong, officials, su zhang

Ancient Chinese Stories of Honest Officials

Ancient China had a long history of officials who upheld integrity and honesty in their duties. The following two stories from the Eastern Han Dynasty illustrate the remarkable moral fortitude of ancient Chinese officials, who remained honest and unbiased even when confronted with personal relationships and tempting situations. Su Zhang handles cases without favoritism During ...

April 20, 2023

Mikel Davis

Chinese landscape painting of a tree with green leaves along a river.

Mass Exodus: People From All Walks of Life Flee China, Including Government Officials

Since the pandemic restrictions in China were lifted, many people have been lining up daily to apply for visas and interviews. The U.S. Consulate Generals in Shanghai and Guangzhou are bustling places, with large numbers of Chinese eager to apply for U.S. visas since the lifting of restrictions in some Chinese cities last June. The ...

February 25, 2023

China Observer