relatable for kids.
I took this picture in the Museum of Turpan in Xinjiang, a must-visit spot which features several well-preserved ancient mummies that are truly fascinating to see.

“写书今日了，先生莫碱池(嫌迟)，明朝是贾(假)日，早放学生归。”This clever note, written on his Confucian text assignment, offers a charming glimpse into ancient student life, proving that kids have always eagerly awaited breaks and teachers have often stretched class time. This artifact is perhaps one of the most

Policies between China and the United States appear stable, yet China's policy has consistently been more clearly defined.

In response to my friend's question, perhaps today's China is still in the phase of "self-cultivation" as a country, which may be why we are not fully prepared to promote ourselves externally, despite it is trying to bring peace to the world.

HSU's viewpoint aligns with the Confucian ideal of "Self-cultivation, family management, state governance, and bringing peace to all under heaven." It is evident that the consistent Chinese thought is to perfect oneself first before feeling qualified and capable of contributing to the world."

there are no boundaries between people of different nations... The ultimate goal is to build a world of great harmony: first perfect oneself, then have the ability to care for others, and subsequently extend care to all the peoples on Earth."

In this book abovementioned, HSU also mentions that Christianity originally had a similar "tianxia" concept, but it strictly distinguished between God's followers and non-believers."Traditional China was essentially a cultural community with inclusivity that transcended ethnic boundaries.

people, he observed that the Chinese understand the universe by exploring themselves, whereas the Western approach is quite the opposite. This difference makes the West more pioneering and aggressive.

This question has puzzled me as well, but upon reflection, it seems true that we can give off this impression. Even the renowned historian HSU Cho-yun advises CN people to turn inward in this turbulent and noisy world to find peace. Similarly, when historian&philosopher Qian Mu analyzed the Chinese