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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 7

Next Thursday, July 17th at 8:30 PM — I’ll be joined by @JoshFerme for a deep dive into the timeless wisdom of Chinese proverbs: Chengyu 成语. We’re each bringing our top 3 favourites — expect insight, reflection, and a few surprises. Don’t miss it. youtube.com/live/w8Oq-4vUc…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · 8 h

The founder of the Ming dynasty on actors — and how to live well: "Do not associate too freely with actors and actresses"

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 27

Liu Bang, the humble son of a peasant, managed to become Emperor. What thoughts would he share, if he were candid, as his life drew to a close? In this video, we listen to a reflective Liu Bang as he looks back on his remarkable life. youtu.be/pQXCEqqK5_k

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 25

The Qin dynasty laid the brutal but necessary foundations for Han stability. No Pax Sinica without centralisation and standardisation—but don't expect a Han propagandist written meme to admit that youtu.be/SBlghYhY6Ks

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 25

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 22

I rewarded loyalty. I burned bridges and built thrones on the backs of better men. I remade a nation. I began with nothing. No prophecy, no sword of heaven. Just instinct. Just people. A thief of opportunity who, by the grace of chaos and cunning, became emperor. Who am I?

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 21

The foundations of Chinese civilisation run through this man, his life, and his book. Shang Yang is a titan of world history — perhaps the most important figure you've never heard of. youtu.be/He_422B7nSE?si…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 21

It therefore follows that the spring is associated with a Unifier and centralisation of power.

JJames from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 21

If civilizational rise and fall is cyclical, then decline often comes with fragmentation—competing states, fractured power. The Warring States period gave way to Qin unification, followed by Pax Sinica under the Han.

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 21

If civilizational rise and fall is cyclical, then decline often comes with fragmentation—competing states, fractured power. The Warring States period gave way to Qin unification, followed by Pax Sinica under the Han.

$SinoLityoutube's tweet image. If civilizational rise and fall is cyclical, then decline often comes with fragmentation—competing states, fractured power. The Warring States period gave way to Qin unification, followed by Pax Sinica under the Han.$

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 17

Live in half an hour. Make sure to check it out if you have the time!

JJames from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 7

Next Thursday, July 17th at 8:30 PM — I’ll be joined by @JoshFerme for a deep dive into the timeless wisdom of Chinese proverbs: Chengyu 成语. We’re each bringing our top 3 favourites — expect insight, reflection, and a few surprises. Don’t miss it. youtube.com/live/w8Oq-4vUc…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 17

Just had an intriguing conversation with @joshferme. We analysed the history and meaning of Chinese Proverbs (and their many parallels with our times): 🐒🧢 Monkey wearing a hat 🍐 Kong Rong gives up pears 🦌➡️🐎 Calling a deer a horse youtube.com/live/w8Oq-4vUc…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 17

What will be the Topic of my next video? Will your vote decide? youtube.com/post/UgkxYM5-y…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 16

Something fascinating will be unfolding this time tomorrow with @JoshFerme . If Chinese history, the rise and fall of civilizations, and eerie echoes of our present intrigue you, don’t miss this. Some patterns refuse to stay buried.

JJames from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 7

Next Thursday, July 17th at 8:30 PM — I’ll be joined by @JoshFerme for a deep dive into the timeless wisdom of Chinese proverbs: Chengyu 成语. We’re each bringing our top 3 favourites — expect insight, reflection, and a few surprises. Don’t miss it. youtube.com/live/w8Oq-4vUc…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 14

An orphaned street beggar rose from nothing—fighting to survive each day—only to grow into the man who defeated the Mongol Empire and restored Chinese rule. Ever heard of Zhu Yuanzhang The stuff of legend. youtu.be/qncdw7Wf5cs

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 14

I'm not sure if I'll live to see our civilizational equivalent of "The Proclamation to the People of the Central plains" written by Song Lian. A masterful piece of rhetoric.

SinoLityoutube's tweet image. I'm not sure if I'll live to see our civilizational equivalent of "The Proclamation to the People of the Central plains" written by Song Lian.
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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 14

No XiangYu, no Pax Sinica. The Han dynasty owes its success to Xiang Yu. The new order could not have lasted 400 years without Xiangyu fulfilling 2 crucial roles. 1. Taking the hatred of the vanquished nobles with him, 2. "Clearing out" the degenerated Qin

SinoLityoutube's tweet image. No XiangYu, no Pax Sinica. The Han dynasty owes its success to Xiang Yu. The new order could not have lasted 400 years without Xiangyu fulfilling 2 crucial roles.
1. Taking the hatred of the vanquished nobles with him, 2. "Clearing out" the degenerated Qin

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 11

Life of the first Ming Emperor. Zhu YuanZhang. From Beggar to Emperor. Live Now. Join me in the Livechat. youtu.be/qncdw7Wf5cs?si…

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 11

“Towards bureaucratic officials and landlords, Zhu Yuanzhang wore a fierce and intimidating visage, with a grim expression that made everyone fearful. Toward the common people, he adopted a different appearance—a white-bearded elder with a compassionate face and kind words.”

SinoLityoutube's tweet image. “Towards bureaucratic officials and landlords, Zhu Yuanzhang wore a fierce and intimidating visage, with a grim expression that made everyone fearful. Toward the common people, he adopted a different appearance—a white-bearded elder with a compassionate face and kind words.”

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 10

This is the Duke of Zhou (Reign: 1042–1035 BC). One of the first articulators of the "Cyclical civilisation" theory. 1. The Mandate of Heaven (天命) is bestowed on a new ruler for his righteousness, after a degenerate final Emperor. 2. prosperity. 3. The ruler loses the Mandate

SinoLityoutube's tweet image. This is the Duke of Zhou (Reign: 1042–1035 BC). One of the first articulators of the "Cyclical civilisation" theory.
1. The Mandate of Heaven (天命) is bestowed on a new ruler for his righteousness, after a degenerate final Emperor. 2. prosperity. 3. The ruler loses the Mandate

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 8

Despite having justification for violent retribution against the former Manchu elite, in the end, Puyi suffered through the time no better or worse than most Chinese. It makes one wonder, what was it about these Bolsheviks that made them so murderous?

JJames from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 8

I often think of how recent it was that Puyi - The last Emperor, passed away in 1967 (61 years old) kidney cancer and heart disease, whilst under the protection of Zhou Enlai, and how this compares to how barbarously the Romanovs were treated by the so-called Bolsheviks.

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James from Sino Lit@SinoLityoutube · Jul 8

I often think of how recent it was that Puyi - The last Emperor, passed away in 1967 (61 years old) kidney cancer and heart disease, whilst under the protection of Zhou Enlai, and how this compares to how barbarously the Romanovs were treated by the so-called Bolsheviks.

SinoLityoutube's tweet image. I often think of how recent it was that Puyi - The last Emperor, passed away in 1967 (61 years old) kidney cancer and heart disease, whilst under the protection of Zhou Enlai, and how this compares to how barbarously the Romanovs were treated by the so-called Bolsheviks.

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