The poem “The Divine Gate Opens after History’s Long March” presented with an image.

Confucian teachings continue to influence Chinese people today.

One very revealing part of the Tang legacy is the handful of poems that Li Bai and Du Fu wrote to each other.

During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a newly appointed official of the Emperor’s court. His name was Gao Wenya.

Jan. 23 marks this year’s Chinese New Year. After a Rabbit year, the upcoming year stands under the sign of the Dragon. Unlike Western dragons, in the Chinese tradition, [...]

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In both the East and the West, the dragon is often associated with fantasy and mythical realms. Yet the outer appearances and common perceptions of the dragon differ greatly [...]

Occupying the fifth position in the Chinese zodiac, the dragon is the free spirit of the zodiac. People born in the year of the dragon are often innovative, creative, proud, [...]

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Considered by many Chinese to be their greatest poet, Du Fu’s poetry drew on his experiences during social tumult in ancient China.