Category: Culture
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Li Ziqi’s Comeback: A Cultural Icon Returns After Three Years of Silence
Li Ziqi returns after three years of hiatus, reclaiming her cultural icon status with new videos showcasing traditional Chinese crafts. Discover her journey of perseverance, artistry, and cultural advocacy.
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Unraveling Ming China: Intrigue, Taxes, and Dragons in Ma Boyong’s “Detailed Examination”
Uncover the hidden dramas of Ming Dynasty China in Ma Boyong’s “A Detailed Examination.” Explore intriguing historical cases involving taxes, feng shui, legal battles, and bureaucratic corruption, revealing the everyday lives of ordinary people in a vast empire.
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The Military Secrets of the Middle Kingdom: 2,000 Years of Chinese Warfare Strategy
Uncover the geographical secrets behind 2,000 years of Chinese warfare in Guo Jianlong’s “Military Secrets of the Middle Kingdom.” From the Guanzhong Plain to the Yangtze River, explore five epochs of strategic evolution, revealing how mountains and rivers shaped the destiny of dynasties. A captivating journey through Chinese military history, debunking myths and offering crucial…
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From Confucius to Communism: A Journey Through Chinese Philosophy with “Password to the Central Empire”
Journey through Chinese philosophical history with Guo Jianlong’s “Password to the Central Empire.” Explore how philosophy intertwined with political power, from legitimizing emperors to fueling rebellions. Discover the evolution of Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and the rise of heart-mind philosophy. Uncover China’s intellectual history and its enduring influence.
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From Jiaozi to SOEs: 2,000 Years of Chinese State Finance
Unravel the mysteries of Chinese state finances across 2,000 years. Explore how state-owned enterprises, land control, and financial monopolies shaped dynasties in Guo Jianlong’s “Decoding the Fiscal Secrets of the Central Empire.” Discover historical parallels to modern China’s economic model and understand the recurring cycles of fiscal boom and bust.
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Trapped in the Algorithm: The Precarious Lives of China’s Food Delivery Riders
Sun Ping’s Transitional Labor explores the precarious lives of China’s food delivery riders in the platform economy. Through ethnographic research, the book reveals the challenges of algorithmic control, precarious work, and the search for community and resilience in the gig economy. A must-read for understanding the human cost of convenience.
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Great Leap Forward: A Look at “Great Power Speed: The Rise of China’s High-Speed Rail”
The speed at which China has built up its high-speed rail network is nothing short of astonishing. In a country where, just a few decades ago, train travel meant slow, crowded journeys on aging lines, gleaming bullet trains now whisk passengers between major cities at speeds exceeding 350 kilometers per hour.
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Jackie Chan: A Life in Action
Jackie Chan is a global icon, renowned for his thrilling action-comedy films and death-defying stunts. This in-depth report explores his extraordinary journey from a Peking Opera student to a Hollywood superstar, highlighting his unique style, global impact, and personal life, revealing the man behind the legend.
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Understanding Modern China Through the Lens of “Working in China”
Dive into the diverse world of working life in China with this captivating book review. Explore the stories of ordinary people navigating a changing market, from gold analysts and TV shopping hosts to locksmiths and wind turbine technicians, offering a glimpse into the human experiences behind the economic powerhouse.
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Takeout in China: Unveiling the Lives of Delivery Drivers
“Takeout in China” by Yang Liping delves into the lives of China’s food delivery drivers, exploring their struggles, resilience, and aspirations. Through intimate stories, the book reveals the human cost of convenience, challenges stereotypes, and highlights the vital role these often-invisible workers play in modern Chinese society.
