S9E07 | You Can Get it if You Really Want (But you must try)

S9E07 | You Can Get it if You Really Want (But you must try)

Here's another well-worn favorite from the long list of great chengyu's: 磨杵成针 Mó Chǔ Chéng Zhén. The story behind this Chinese Saying stars none other than (one of China's greatest poets) Li Bai. As a youngster, Li Bai chanced upon an old woman, surnamed Wu, who was intent on accomplishing a seemingly impossible (in Li Bai's eyes) task. Don't let any naysayers deter you. Don't fear the impossible. Listen to this quick story and maybe acquire a little bit of inspiration in what you're trying to accomplish. Thanks everyone for listening.

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Ep. 247 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 4)

Ep. 247 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 4)

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Ep. 246 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 3)

Ep. 246 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 3)

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Ep. 245 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 2)

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In this Part 2 episode, we leave pre-history behind and look at Xinjiang's importance during the Qin and Han dynasties. Here is where the Han Chinese interaction with these lands far to the west began...

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Ep. 244 | The History of Xinjiang (Part 1)

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In this final installment introducing the life and death of Kawashima Yoshiko, we look at the last decade and a half of her strange and tragic life. In the last episode, her star was on the rise. But ...

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Ep. 242 | Kawashima Yoshiko (Part 2)

Ep. 242 | Kawashima Yoshiko (Part 2)

We continue on with Part 2 of the strange life of the Manchu Princess, Kawashima Yoshiko. Now she's on her own, in China, without any "adult supervision" and in full sartorial splendor. The early year...

24 Feb 202029min

Ep. 241 | Kawashima Yoshiko (Part 1)

Ep. 241 | Kawashima Yoshiko (Part 1)

We leave the warlords behind but not the time period. This time, in this first of a three part series, we examine the strange and tragic life of Kawashima Yoshiko. Born a princess in the Manchu Qing r...

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Ep. 240 | The Warlord Era (Part 10)

Ep. 240 | The Warlord Era (Part 10)

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