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Centuries ago, a Belgian erudite journeyed to China and was given a high position in the court of Emperor Kangxi (r. 1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty for his contributions to China's development. He is Nan Huairen, a renowned figure in Chinese history. What can his story teach us today? As two vital forces for the world's peace and prosperity, how can China and Europe keep learning from each other and cooperate for a shared future? In this episode of China Talk, Yves Leterme, former prime minister of Belgium, offers his insights.
The Chinese characters are the DNA of its civilization. Harmony and trust are the foundation of Confucianism and the core of China's development philosophy. Sinologist Ragnar Baldursson, Iceland’s former Minister Counselor to China, shares his interpretation of Chinese wisdom embedded in the...
Published 07/10/24
From an imperial kiln, to a modern capital of creativity, Jingdezhen’s fame as China’s ceramic capital has stood the test of time. Here, people can not only create art, but also delve deep into their emotions in the pursuit of inspiration, beauty, and perfection.
What makes Jingdezhen’s charm so...
Published 05/07/24