People & Their Times

Why does Charles Bridge stand crowded with saints and martyrs? Some were once condemned as criminals, imprisoned, or killed by those in power. Centuries later, Falun Gong practitioners facing persecution walked across the same bridge. What connects their stories? This book explores faith, science, persecution, media, and conscience—and asks a deeper question: Is my judgment truly my own?

为什么有的家族三代而衰，有的却能延续数百年？真正被一代代传下去的，也许从来不只是财富。余财、余名、余德、余制、余习，以及余债、余害，都可能成为后代继承的一部分。真正值得思考的不是能留下多少钱，而是我们今天的选择，会给未来留下什么。

Regarding the adage that "wealth does not last beyond three generations," the question worth asking is perhaps not how much money ancestors left behind, but rather *what* exactly they bequeathed. Wealth, reputation, character, systems, and habits can all continue to influence descendants across generations;

Why do some families decline after just three generations, while others endure for centuries? What is truly passed down from generation to generation is perhaps never merely wealth. Surplus wealth, reputation, virtue, systems, and habits—as well as lingering debts and harmful legacies—can all become part of what future generations inherit. The question truly worth pondering is not how much money we leave behind, but rather what our choices today will bequeath to the future.

Choosing a Life Partner in the AI Age From the Justin Sun–Jing Tian Controversy to Love, Algorithms, Commitment, and the Values We Cannot Measure

Ni Haixia taught the Huangdi Neijing, Shang Han Lun and Jin Gui Yao Lue, practised Chinese medicine in the United States, and became known for his forceful defence of classical Chinese medicine. To his admirers, he helped revive interest in ancient medical traditions and classical formulas. To his critics, some of his medical claims required much stronger evidence. Compassion and Thunder neither presents Ni as a miracle doctor nor dismisses him because of controversy. Throu

Ni Haixia passed away in 2012 at the age of 59 (by traditional East Asian reckoning). Logically, the story of this controversial overseas practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine should have ended there. Yet, more than a decade later, young people continue to re-edit, share, and watch his low-resolution classroom lecture videos.

How did a child, whom fate had deemed "not good enough," repeatedly refuse to accept that verdict?

A sieve can only detect what it was designed to measure. While exams and competitions may reveal abilities that have already surfaced, they cannot foresee a person's patience in the face of failure, their capacity to ask questions, or the courage to keep exploring when there is no standard answer.

Many great transformations begin as "unrealistic" dreams. While those who maintain the status quo safeguard the security of the present, pioneers invest in the possibilities of tomorrow. What truly determines the future of civilization may not be how high a rocket can fly, but rather—in an increasingly pragmatic world—how many people remain willing to protect those seemingly naive ideals. Is the dream you held at age twelve still alive?

From his beginnings in Dalian to Wanda’s nationwide expansion and ambitious overseas acquisitions, Wang Jianlin became one of the defining figures of China’s business era. This book traces the rise, expansion and retrenchment of his commercial empire, asking what ultimately determines the fate of a Chinese entrepreneur: personal judgment, financial leverage, economic cycles, government policy—or the deeper boundaries of the system itself? CHINA STUDIES & CORPORATE HISTORY THE

How one faces gain and loss, remains clear-headed amidst applause, and upholds dignity in the depths of adversity— perhaps these are the things truly worth preserving. It is not power, nor riding the crest of a trend; rather, it is the character, integrity, and capacity for independent thought—along with the inner strength to create genuine value for society—that cannot be taken away, even if one loses everything else. This is the most enduring light within the dreamscape of

Why do some education systems produce excellent test-takers, while others nurture people capable of changing an entire field? Through the stories of mathematicians Wang Hong and Deng Yu, this book examines three forces behind exceptional talent: the sieve that identifies potential, the soil that supports long-term growth, and the masters who guide gifted students towards original achievement.

Two American counterintelligence and political-influence cases, separated by three decades, raise the same unsettling question: why can experienced people who trust their own judgment fail to recognise danger? Beginning with the stories of Katrina Leung and Christine Fang, this book explores trust, desire, power, artificial intelligence, and the character required to resist self-deception.

What makes Escher truly remarkable is not his creation of illusions, but his ability to make us suddenly realize that what our eyes see is not the raw, unprocessed world. Birds can transform into fish, correctly rendered details can assemble into impossible architecture, and a pair of hands can even draw one another into existence. We assume we are merely "looking," yet our brains are already selecting, organizing, and interpreting everything before us. Seeing is not the same

There are those who have come incredibly close to death, only to return to life.

The UFC Freedom 250 event was originally scheduled to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. Approximately 96 hours before the event, the FBI and law enforcement agencies intervened, thwarting a plot involving an explosive-laden drone and a sniper.

Why are the smartest and most experienced people often the most susceptible to being deceived? From the counter-espionage cases of the 1980s and the political infiltration of 2011 to the AI ​​era of today, the tools have constantly evolved, yet the weaknesses of human nature remain unchanged.

What has truly endured at Dujiangyan for over two millennia is not a static arrangement of unchanging stones, but a dynamic system capable of continuous adjustment, refinement, and maintenance. It harnesses the river’s power while leaving space for the river itself; it establishes engineering boundaries while embracing ongoing upkeep; it preserves core principles while allowing for the constant evolution of materials, standards, and technologies. Perhaps the legacy Dujiangyan

Scott Bessent has twice found himself standing in opposition to his own past. In 2013, as Chief Investment Officer of Soros Fund Management, he led a team that bet against the Japanese yen, reportedly generating roughly $1.2 billion in profit for the fund. Thirteen years later, as U.S. Treasury Secretary, he championed joint U.S.-Japan interventions to bolster the very currency he had once shorted. His other transformation was equally striking: shifting from a long-time Dem