People & Culture
He helped China’s railway electrification avoid the detour of “first DC and then AC”
Cao Jianyou, the founding father of China’s railway electrification, made a visionary decision that helped the nation skip the costly global detour from DC to AC power systems. His bold innovation not only modernized China’s…
Lu Wanzhen: The Woman Who Gave China Its “Eyes” in Petrochemical Science
Discover the inspiring story of Lu Wanzhen, a pioneering Chinese chemist who returned from the U.S. in the 1950s to revolutionize petroleum analysis. From chromatographic breakthroughs to near-infrared spectroscopy, she gave…
The Pioneer Who Built China’s Railway Against All Odds
This article details the life of Zhan Tianyou, the Father of Chinese Railways. Discover how he pioneered China's first self-built railways like the Beijing-Zhangjiakou Railway, his innovative engineering solutions, and…
“1972: The First Encounter of the Taiwanese Opera Duet”
"Discover the legendary 1972 collaboration between two Taiwanese opera icons, Yang Lihua and Ye Qing. Explore how their meeting became a turning point in the history of Taiwanese opera and brought a fresh vibrancy to…
Min Naiben: A Life Dedicated to Science — From Crystals to Superlattices, Always Racing Against Time
Min Naiben (1935–2013), a renowned Chinese physicist and academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, devoted his life to crystal growth theory, dielectric superlattices, and laser technology. From revising the Jackson…
Academician Jiang Xinsong: Restarting at 46, Passing at 66, a Life Racing Against Time
This article tells the story of Jiang Xinsong, a pioneering scientist who dedicated his life to China’s robotics industry. From carrying heavy research files through Beijing’s streets to leading Asia’s largest robot…
First-Class Merit Winner Li Qingjun — A Political Instructor Shaping the Image of 1980s Chinese Army Cadres
This article tells the inspiring story of Li Qingjun, a young political instructor in the 1980s Chinese army, who combined courage, wisdom, and dedication to transform struggling units, save comrades in danger, and become a…
The National Model Worker Who Engraved His Name into the History of the Republic
In the heart of Xiangxiang’s old town lies Nanzheng Street—an ancient road steeped in a thousand years of cultural heritage. It was from here that one remarkable individual emerged, whose life would be etched forever into the…
From One Auction to a Nation’s Reform: The Story Behind China’s First Land-Use Auction
Discover the historic 1987 land-use rights auction in Shenzhen that transformed China’s property system. Explore how one event sparked nationwide reforms and inspired Shenzhen’s bold path to full urbanization.
Legend of Strength: How One Woman in a Wheelchair Changed Lives Through Medicine and Multilingual Wisdom
Discover the incredible life of Zhang Haidi—paralyzed at age 5 yet undaunted. A dedicated translator, caregiver, and advocate whose perseverance and humility inspired generations.
