battle at the waterfront, chinese idioms, han xin, liu bang, the art of war, zhao

Chinese Idioms and Their Stories: ‘Battle at the Riverfront’

During 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese idiom has been a shining pearl in the treasure of the Chinese language. It is concise, vivid, and expressive, accumulating historical facts and rich ethnic culture. The formation of each phrase reflects historical truths that mirror politics, the military, culture, folk customs, ethics, and ideals. These ...

Max Lu

A willow tree along a river at sunset.

Lessons From Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’ That Putin Ignored

War, an element of the human condition, has existed throughout time. And although the tools of warfare have changed, the strategic rules for preparing for a successful campaign, as codified in an ancient work The Art of War, remain unchanged. Unfortunately, Mr. Putin ignored most of its teachings and is now suffering the consequences. What ...

David Clapp

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Mighty Virtue of General Han Xin

The stories about Han Xin and his great forbearance have been passed down for thousands of years. There are so many tales and legends from ancient Chinese history about Han Xin, who was a real-life hero. The end of China’s Qin Dynasty was a period of chaos, and the empire was being conquered by various ...

Helen London

Han Xin.