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Paths to Power: A Guide to China’s Civil Servant Selection Systems
Facing an increasingly competitive job market, the battle to enter China’s civil service seems more ruthless than ever—though it’s really the continuation of a millennia-old struggle
How Did Ancient Chinese Advertise?
Slogans, music, celebrities, and rhymes all helped ancient Chinese advertise their wares for sale
Dice, Dominoes, and Deadly Games of Chance: Gambling in Ancient China
Discover how ancient Chinese gambled...sometimes with history-altering effects
The Child Role Models of Chinese History
Child prodigies and model kids from ancient China for Children’s Day
Three Ancient Chinese Banquets that Changed History
Ancient feasts were venues of political intrigue, murder, and even cannibalism
What Do Tigers Symbolize in China?
Tigers have represented bravery, strength, and authority for centuries in Chinese culture
The Strangest Deaths of Ancient Chinese Rulers
From falling into a toilet to being struck by lightning, these are the weirdest deaths ever to befall imperial Chinese rulers
Things Confucius Never Said
Mistaken and misrepresented quotes from China’s most famous philosopher
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