In Chinese mythology and folklore, dragons are deemed to be very powerful. They are symbols of good fortune, creativity and abundance. Continue reading The Miraculous Pearl | The Dragon Deity of the River
Silk was a fiercely guarded secret of the Chinese who controlled its manufacture and sale for close to three millennia. Continue reading The Silkworm | The Little Creature That Once Catapulted World Trade
One night, Ma Liang dreamt that an old man gave him a magic paintbrush and asked him to use it to help people. Continue reading The Magic Paintbrush | A Chinese Folktale of Creativity
Before the advent of a system of exchange, people mainly used barter, but this quickly proved to be ineffective and inefficient. Continue reading The Currency of Ancient China | When Coins and Notes Were Born
When everything in life takes on such a transactional dollar value, it skews your perception of money, people and resources. Continue reading The Influx of Sudden Wealth | When Money Comes to Leave
These landmark deals and trade agreements draw our attention to the conundrum facing countries looking to do business with China. Continue reading The Chinese as Trade Partners | Dr Mahathir’s Words of Wisdom
Emerging markets are drawn to cryptocurrencies as they are able to facilitate cross-border transactions with few to no fees. Continue reading The Fate of Crypto as a Form of Legal Tender | A Brief Look at Latin America
Leadership is not about popularity. So what if people like you? Continue reading Confucian Leadership Lesson | Why I Prefer Working Under A Tough Leader
While the fashion industry is forecasted to take its biggest financial hit in decades due to the pandemic, the resale industry is thriving. Continue reading When Trash Becomes Treasure | Second-Hand Luxury Goods See An Increase in Consumer Demand
The layout of the ancient Chinese capitals was underpinned by a conscious attempt to mirror the cosmic order of the heavens on earth. Continue reading The Divine Right to Rule | Ancient Chinese Customs
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