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The Miraculous Pearl | The Dragon Deity of the River
In Chinese mythology and folklore, dragons are deemed to be very powerful. They are symbols of good fortune, creativity and abundance.
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The Silkworm | The Little Creature That Once Catapulted World Trade
Silk was a fiercely guarded secret of the Chinese who controlled its manufacture and sale for close to three millennia.
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The Magic Paintbrush | A Chinese Folktale of Creativity
One night, Ma Liang dreamt that an old man gave him a magic paintbrush and asked him to use it to help people.
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The Currency of Ancient China | When Coins and Notes Were Born
Before the advent of a system of exchange, people mainly used barter, but this quickly proved to be ineffective and inefficient.
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The Influx of Sudden Wealth | When Money Comes to Leave
When everything in life takes on such a transactional dollar value, it skews your perception of money, people and resources.
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The Fate of Crypto as a Form of Legal Tender | A Brief Look at Latin America
Emerging markets are drawn to cryptocurrencies as they are able to facilitate cross-border transactions with few to no fees.
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Confucian Leadership Lesson | Why I Prefer Working Under A Tough Leader
Leadership is not about popularity. So what if people like you?
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When Trash Becomes Treasure | Second-Hand Luxury Goods See An Increase in Consumer Demand
While the fashion industry is forecasted to take its biggest financial hit in decades due to the pandemic, the resale industry is thriving.
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The Divine Right to Rule | Ancient Chinese Customs
The layout of the ancient Chinese capitals was underpinned by a conscious attempt to mirror the cosmic order of the heavens on earth.
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The 5 Essentials for Victory | The Art of War by Sun Tzu
It is neither prudent to be the aggressor nor the defender. It all depends on one’s position in the war.
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