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Why Ancient Chinese Parents Named Their Babies 'Dog' And 'Pig' To Keep Them Safe
The unusual tradition developed when medical care was limited, and childhood survival was uncertain. These humble names reflected parents' hopes that their children would enjoy long, healthy lives.
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In Crowded Hong Kong, Dead Find No Space to Rest in Peace
In tightly packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem for the living.
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China Graft-Buster Says Must Learn From Ancients to Tackle Corruption
China's ruling Communist Party must learn from the traditional virtues which have defined Chinese culture since ancient time as it tackles corruption, a problem that still hangs "acutely" in front of them, the top graft-buster wrote today.
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Why Ancient Chinese Parents Named Their Babies 'Dog' And 'Pig' To Keep Them Safe
The unusual tradition developed when medical care was limited, and childhood survival was uncertain. These humble names reflected parents' hopes that their children would enjoy long, healthy lives.
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In Crowded Hong Kong, Dead Find No Space to Rest in Peace
In tightly packed Hong Kong, the dead are causing a problem for the living.
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China Graft-Buster Says Must Learn From Ancients to Tackle Corruption
China's ruling Communist Party must learn from the traditional virtues which have defined Chinese culture since ancient time as it tackles corruption, a problem that still hangs "acutely" in front of them, the top graft-buster wrote today.
