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The original canal system, built by Emperor Yang of the Sui dynasty, was seen by Chinese historians as an act of brilliant madness. Ancient China ... of Yangzhou, the Shanghai of its day during ...

in Shanghai. It aims to explore the country’s rich philosophical heritage dating back more than 2,000 years and use that ancient wisdom for contemporary governance in China and beyond ...

From ancient relics in Xi'an to the bustling streets of Shanghai ... the ancient town of Lijiang, and the serene Jiuzhaigou ...