KAIFENG, China — When it comes to Chinese officials, cleanliness is next to godliness. And that brings crowds flocking to a temple in this former imperial capital, where they offer food and incense ...

During Emperor Renzong's reign in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng is appointed Kaifeng Prefecture Prefect. Bao Zheng, his trusted aide Gongsun Ce, Guard Zhan Zhao, and the four Constables are determined ...

He works in mysterious ways.

In late December, President Xi Jinping had lunch at a Beijing chain restaurant that serves up baozi (包子) steamed dumplings—a popular and inexpensive fare found throughout China—alongside a dining room ...

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