Dive into engaging Chinese history — not as dry textbook tales, but as lively, witty stories with surprising relevance to today’s world. Discover how ancient characters and events shed light on modern global affairs.
Before I became the first emperor of China, I was just a boy — the son of a hostage prince, lifted from obscurity by a bold and brilliant merchant named Lü Buwei.
Introduction I am Ying Zheng (嬴政), also known as Zhao Zheng (赵正), or perhaps you are more familiar with my
When 25-year-old Emperor Qianlong took over the reins of the Qing Empire from his father, Emperor Yongzheng, the “young sovereign”
The Partition of Jin marked a critical turning point in ancient China. It ended centuries of noble dominance and set the stage for the Warring States period. Learn how internal strife, shifting loyalties, and bold moves by the Zhao, Wei, and Han families redrew China’s political map forever.
A Chinese history story that took place more than 2,300 years ago shows how the Chinese view the “Korean president