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Why Do Chinese Value Subtlety?
There are profound underlying reasons to this question that relate to Chinese literature and art.
May 2, 2024
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Zhang Tianliang
No Coincidence: Simultaneous Historical Developments in China and the West
Commentary The following is drawn from my e-book, “Talks on Chinese Civilization.” I explain some overlapping historical phenomena ...
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China’s ‘Liberal’ Traditions and Its Mandate to Resist Communist Rule
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August 17, 2021
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Ancient Chinese Stories: Great Achievements Begin With Small Steps
“Continuously dripping water eventually penetrates a large stone,” an ancient Chinese saying tells us. In other words, we ...
June 19, 2019
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An Ancient Chinese Story: The Weak Can Overcome the Strong
Laozi, the founder of Taoism, had a childhood teacher named Chang Cong, who carefully taught him the complicated ...
March 9, 2019
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Ancient Chinese Stories: What Is True and What Is Not?
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When Confucius Met Laozi
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