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The Great Wall of China The iconic vision of the Great Wall snaking its way up mountainsides is known the world over. One of China's great accomplishments is the awe-inspiring Great Wall. Although it stands for China's enterprise and indomitable spirit, it in the end proved an expensive waste of effort. Read more…
Buddhism in China Buddhism came into China from northern India over a thousand years ago and within a short space of time became the dominant religion. There are still very many Buddhist temples dotted all over China that have managed to survive into modern times. The Buddha lived his life in Nepal, on China's doorstep and preached mainly of the relief of suffering by resisting desires of all kinds. Read more…
Imperial Examinations One of China's most important exports was the respect for scholarship and learning. China was the first nation to appoint on basis of academic merit. Strict examinations were set up two thousand years ago and were the passport to a quieter life with a steady income. Read more…
The Long March The epic tale of the struggle of thousands of soldiers over thousands of miles of challenging terrain has been held up as the chief heroic episode in the early days of the Communist party. It was during the Long March that Mao Zedong emerged as leader with his own vision for the future of China. Read more…