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How the Horse Became the Ultimate Metaphor for Talent in China
Prized in ancient China for their strength on and off the battlefield, horses have long been synonymous with talent and misused potential—a theme now resonating with the country’s youth
From “Big Brother Zhao” to Emperor Taizu: The History Behind Where Winds Meet
Explore the multifaceted life of Song Emperor Zhao Kuangyin and the idioms it inspired
Why Netizens Can’t Stop Arguing About Qing Court Gossip
Forget about Princess Di—the Qing court was rife with rumors that rival any modern royal scandal, from identity-swapped emperors and contested successions to imperial assassinations, some even verified
What Makes China’s Legal Exam the Toughest in the Nation?
With a record number of people taking the Chinese bar exam this year, attention has turned once again to the country’s toughest exam—and to how it has evolved from selecting imperial officials to fostering public legal awareness today
Late Bloomers in Ancient China
A cursory look back through some key characters in China’s history reveals that much can be achieved, even in one’s twilight years
A Short History of Pirates in Ancient China
Ancient seafarers who roamed China’s waters left behind countless legends: as leaders of popular uprisings, developers of maritime trade, and heroes against foreign invasion. Here are some notable Chinese “pirates” who deserve your attention.
The Glamour and the Gloom of Cabin Life for China’s Female Flight Attendants
Once a privilege for the few, air travel has changed dramatically—along with the female cabin crew who are now speaking out against unfair working conditions and unnecessary, even dangerous, dress codes
Vanished Empire: Resurrecting China’s Western Xia Tombs
China’s newest UNESCO site could hold the keys to a lost kingdom. Explore its destruction and how historians are reviving the Western Xia tombs.
The Rocky History of China’s Marriage Law Reforms
On the 75th anniversary of China’s first marriage law, a look back at how far the legal framework has come, from advancing women’s rights to addressing the demographic crisis
Children Untaught: “Father-Destroying” Stories in Ancient China
Through greed, betrayal, or simple mischance, these ancient sons and daughters brought ruin upon their own fathers, officials, princes, and emperors alike
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