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Bamboo and the Chinese Imagination
From ancient pages to reclusive sages, how an extraordinary grass came to be one of China’s most vital cultural symbols
September 28, 2026
Ancient Chinese History
To understand contemporary China, one must look back into its past. As one of the world’s oldest civilizations, China’s more than 5,000 years of history are not confined to textbooks and museums; they continue to offer living wisdom today. Its long history was shaped not only by emperors and legendary figures, but also by the countless ordinary people who have lived on this land.
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