Qianlong Emperor

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Death of Dorgon

The most powerful man never to be emperor of the Qing dynasty

By Jeremiah Jenne January 5, 2021

ANCIENT HISTORY

The Road to Succession

Usurper, emperor, hard worker: The short and paranoid reign of the Yongzheng Emperor of the Qing

By Jeremiah Jenne December 23, 2020

ANCIENT HISTORY

Hair Razing

Two recent dramas offer new explanations to why the wife of Emperor Qianlong cut her hair—and got herself banished from court

By Hatty Liu September 29, 2018

Can Xue: The Experimental Voice of Chinese Literature

Once again, she didn’t win the Nobel Prize in Literature—but at this point, her legacy may already be secured

Is China on Track for Another Nobel Prize in Literature After Mo Yan?

Canadian literary critic Dylan Levi King examines how Can Xue, who has thrived outside the Chinese literary system, has emerged as a frontrunner for this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature

The Rocky History of Chinese Immigration in the American West

Colorado’s burgeoning 19th century Chinese communities were destroyed by racist legislation and riots. Now, the state is finally coming to terms with its past.

Crowning Glory: China’s Floral Headdress Tradition

From the women of Xunpu to ancient emperors, the floral hairpin has been a cherished tradition among both men and women for centuries, serving as decorative ornaments and symbols of authority

Casa Batlló | Short Story

A tale of migration and missed connections by Chinese author Zhang Wanhe

Countryside Police Station: International Repercussions | Short Story

Author A Yi’s tale of bureaucracy and absurdity behind county officials’ futile attempt to put out a fire

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