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	The Emperor and the Concubine:A Legendary Romance
	Tang women were the most fortunate of all in China’s feudal history. They lived in a period of unprecedented economic prosperity, cultural and artistic diversity and, most significantly, gender equal

	Philosophy of Humanity—Confucius Teachings
	If mankind wants to survive in the 21st century, they must recall what had happened over the past 2,500 years and draw on the wisdom of Contucius

	What’s in the bowl?
	During the past 10000 years, Chinese people have made countless innovations to the bowl's design and production. Their most talented pioneering work involving the bowl arguably, may be the way they co

	Ancient Chinese Imperial Examination System
	China's imperial examination system had played a major role throughout theancient history of China as the feudal rulers posted people according theresults they achieved in the difficult examinations.

	Calligraphy and Painting
	Chinese characters evolved from pictures and signs, and the Chinese art of calligraphy developed naturally from its unique writing system. Through the ages, great calligraphers developed representativ

	Weiqi
	Having developed in China between 3,000 and 4,000 years ago, Weiqi (called I-Go in English) contends with backgammon for the right to be called the oldest game still played in its original form. Today

	Qixi Festival
	The Double Seventh Festival, on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, is a traditional festival full of romance. It often goes into August in the Gregorian calendar.

	Chinese Sword Culture
	The sword lust appeared in China during the early age of cold weaponry, but its use in close-quarters combat was relatively short.