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From Villages to Civilizations: Rethinking “China” through the Lens of Tianxia

Over the past weeks, we have wandered through the ancestral lanes of Wuyi villages, tracing how kinship, reciprocity, and ritual practice continue to structure rural life in southern China. We have seen how gifts are exchanged not just in celebration but in the renewal of bonds; how ancestral halls are not relics but living institutions;…

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History and Culture

Individual Choice in Rural China: How Village Life is Quietly Changing

In recent years, individual choice in rural China has become more visible, as quiet but meaningful shifts begin to take root in daily life. Tradition, long the compass of family and village rhythms, remains — but now bends gently in new directions. Customs once passed down as obligations are being reconsidered in light of personal…

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History and Culture

When Familiarity Fades: Tracing the Shifting Fabric of Rural China

Once a symbol of protection and prestige, these fortified towers now stand as quiet witnesses to the transformation of rural China.Not long ago, we explored a world built on trust, tradition, and rootedness—a world where ancestral halls across China's countryside stood not just as buildings, but as pillars of a living culture. In those communities,…

ByStevenJune 2, 20250Comments

History and Culture

Rediscovering Rural Roots: The Essence of Chinese Village Life in the Wuyi Region

When we think of Chinese village life, stereotypes often arise—"rustic," "backward," or "primitive." Yet, beneath these superficial labels lies a deeply rooted cultural fabric that has sustained communities for generations. This cultural richness is particularly vivid in the Wuyi region, encompassing Taishan, Kaiping, Enping, Xinhui, and Heshan, an area renowned for its deep connections to…

ByStevenMay 31, 20250Comments

Cities of Wuyi

Before Canton: How Wuyi’s Hidden Ports Shaped the Chinese Diaspora

For overseas Chinese with roots in the Wuyi (五邑) region of southern China, the story of emigration is personal. It is one of survival, hardship, and reinvention. But what many may not realize is that long before Guangzhou became a global trading hub, the quieter ports of Xinhui and Taishan were already key arteries of…

ByStevenApril 25, 20250Comments

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From Villages to Civilizations: Rethinking “China” through the Lens of Tianxia

Individual Choice in Rural China: How Village Life is Quietly Changing

Rediscovering Rural Roots: The Essence of Chinese Village Life in the Wuyi Region

Before Canton: How Wuyi’s Hidden Ports Shaped the Chinese Diaspora

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