Yanli XU

Legends of China with Yanli Xu

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Legends of China is a podcast that takes listeners on a journey through China’s rich history. Along the way, the show highlights great figures who shaped Chinese civilization, including Confucius and Laozi, whose philosophies influenced generations, as well as legendary characters from Romance of the Three Kingdoms and the strategic wisdom of Sun Tzu’s Art of War. Blending history, legend, and storytelling, each episode brings to life the people, ideas, and events.

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Yanli XU

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Confucius (2) - The most influential people in Chinese culture and civilisation 23.06.2026 8:33

For the first time, at least in theory, ordinary people could rise in society through education instead of noble birth alone. Even the poor farmer's son could rise to become a respected scholar official with the power of education and social status. After Confucius death, his philosophy ren仁 - means compassion, humanity and kindness toward others. And Xiao 孝- filial piety - the value to res...

Confucius (1 ) - The most influential people in Chinese Culture and civilisation 16.06.2026 6:16

Confucius (1 ) - The most influential people in Chinese Culture and civilisation If there is only one person you should know in Chinese history, his name is Kong Zi /Confucius / Master Kong.

Wu ZeTian - the First and Only Female Emperor in Chinese History 03.05.2026 5:13

In this episode of Legends of China , we explore the extraordinary life of Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor. She entered the imperial palace as a teenager, around the age of 14, during the Tang Dynasty, beginning as a concubine with little power but great ambition and intelligence. Over decades of political struggle and strategy, she rose through the ranks and eventu...