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Written Slips of Qin

Qinjian(Written Slips of Qin) is the collective name for the presently available literature from the Qin State in the Warring States Period (475-221BC) and from the subsequent Qin Dynasty (221-206BC). At that time, paper had not been invented yet and bamboo and wood slips were used for writing. The discovery of Qinjian is greatly important [...]

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Mazu Culture

Over 1,000 years ago, a beautiful young girl by the name of Lin Mu was born at the Xianliang Port of Meizhou Bay in Putian, Fujian Province. Clever, brave and kindhearted, Lin Mu could forecast the weather and was happy to help fishermen in distress at sea. She encouraged the people to conquer nature and [...]

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Theory of Evolution in China

In 2003, a survey on public scientific literacy showed how prevalent the theory of evolution in China: 71.8% of the Chinese public recognized "Human beings are evolved from early animal." This conclusion is much higher compared to the West, the original birthplace the theory of evolution. In 1895 the General’s Office of Northern Naval College, [...]