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At the memorial service, Lee Kuan Yew's only daughter Lee Wei Ling recalled every moment of her relationship with her father and burst into tears. But in the end, Li Weiling held back her grief and told herself and others that I am a Hakka girl, so I have to be stronger. - DayDayNews

At the memorial service, Lee Kuan Yew's only daughter Lee Wei Ling recalled every moment of her relationship with her father and burst into tears. But in the end, Li Weiling held back her grief and told herself and others that I am a Hakka girl, so I have to be stronger.

Lee Wei Ling, Lee Kuan Yew's only daughter, chose to be single. She gave a speech at her father's funeral: I am a Hakka girl.

06/10 1184

During the Yellow Turban Uprising at the end of the Han Dynasty, Shi Chang served in power. He Jin called for warning, Dong Zhuo took advantage of the provocation, and Yuan Shao wreaked havoc. For a time, all the heroes came together and the princes separated themselves. Cao Cao - DayDayNews

During the Yellow Turban Uprising at the end of the Han Dynasty, Shi Chang served in power. He Jin called for warning, Dong Zhuo took advantage of the provocation, and Yuan Shao wreaked havoc. For a time, all the heroes came together and the princes separated themselves. Cao Cao

Relive your youth, watch "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and look for the prosperous years

06/10 1419

The serialized novel has a total of 194 chapters. Previous chapter: Before the old man died, he saw his children fiercely fighting for the family property. Will he leave with peace of mind? "The Legend of Qing Lan" 182 previous events review: Liu Zhenmi looked at Ling Qinghao and - DayDayNews

The serialized novel has a total of 194 chapters. Previous chapter: Before the old man died, he saw his children fiercely fighting for the family property. Will he leave with peace of mind? "The Legend of Qing Lan" 182 previous events review: Liu Zhenmi looked at Ling Qinghao and

Oral Narration: I got pregnant after I went back to my parents’ home. Could the child be someone else’s?

06/10 1183

Hello everyone, in the previous article I introduced you to Pham Thi Heng, the "Empress Dowager" of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam who lived through ten dynasties in her life, and today I introduce to you her mother-in-law, Queen Zuo Thien Nhen Hu Thi Hua. Next I will give you a d - DayDayNews

Hello everyone, in the previous article I introduced you to Pham Thi Heng, the "Empress Dowager" of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam who lived through ten dynasties in her life, and today I introduce to you her mother-in-law, Queen Zuo Thien Nhen Hu Thi Hua. Next I will give you a d

The biological mother of Emperor Thao Tri of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam—Queen Zuo Thien Nhan Hu Thi Hua

06/10 1611

Since the Anshi Rebellion during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the vitality of the Tang Dynasty has been severely damaged and the national power has declined. In the process of countering the rebellion, the court excessively used a series of vassal towns, whi - DayDayNews

Since the Anshi Rebellion during the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, the vitality of the Tang Dynasty has been severely damaged and the national power has declined. In the process of countering the rebellion, the court excessively used a series of vassal towns, whi

Analysis of Tang Xianzong's battle to eliminate vassal states and its historical significance

06/10 1608

But even if it is an established fact, it still needs some cultural relics or historical books to support it. In this process, a special dynasty has to be mentioned - the Xia Dynasty. Some people say that this is the first real dynasty in Chinese history. Is there anything worthy - DayDayNews

But even if it is an established fact, it still needs some cultural relics or historical books to support it. In this process, a special dynasty has to be mentioned - the Xia Dynasty. Some people say that this is the first real dynasty in Chinese history. Is there anything worthy

Did the Xia Dynasty exist? In the last century, Mr. Hu Shi proposed a simple verification method

06/10 1278

This war took place between Qin and Zhao, the two countries that had the most power to unify China. At the beginning, King Zhao sent Lian Po to defend the country. No matter how Bai Qi tempted Zhao soldiers to fight, Lian Po remained unmoved. - DayDayNews

This war took place between Qin and Zhao, the two countries that had the most power to unify China. At the beginning, King Zhao sent Lian Po to defend the country. No matter how Bai Qi tempted Zhao soldiers to fight, Lian Po remained unmoved.

Five famous battles in Chinese history! How much do you know?

06/10 1606

In the former Soviet Union, there was a plant geneticist like "Yuan Longping" who spent 24 years collecting more than 250,000 seeds of cultivated crops and established the largest seed gene bank in the world at that time; - DayDayNews

In the former Soviet Union, there was a plant geneticist like "Yuan Longping" who spent 24 years collecting more than 250,000 seeds of cultivated crops and established the largest seed gene bank in the world at that time;

Vavilov: The former Soviet Union's "Yuan Longping" dedicated his life to eradicating hunger, but he was unjustly imprisoned and starved to death

06/10 1303

As we all know, the establishment of the Ming Dynasty can be called one of the few miracles in history, because no one would have thought that the person who finally proclaimed himself emperor would be a reckless man. What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming D - DayDayNews

As we all know, the establishment of the Ming Dynasty can be called one of the few miracles in history, because no one would have thought that the person who finally proclaimed himself emperor would be a reckless man. What's more, Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming D

The most amazing person in the Ming Dynasty: Even more powerful than Liu Bowen, he did two great things in his life but ended up with a good death.

06/10 1691

June 17, 2022. Four Red Army teams lasted two years, with a total of more than 700 days and nights... On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the birth of the People's Army, let us open the "Long March Calendar" to understand "today" in the history of the Red Army's Long March - DayDayNews

June 17, 2022. Four Red Army teams lasted two years, with a total of more than 700 days and nights... On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the birth of the People's Army, let us open the "Long March Calendar" to understand "today" in the history of the Red Army's Long March

Long March Calendar: June 17

06/10 1691

Xiao Chen had never been married during his lifetime. He was still single at the age of 53. Unfortunately, after he died in a car accident, according to local customs, he could not be buried in his ancestral graves unless he was married to a "ghost wife", that is, a "shadow marri - DayDayNews

Xiao Chen had never been married during his lifetime. He was still single at the age of 53. Unfortunately, after he died in a car accident, according to local customs, he could not be buried in his ancestral graves unless he was married to a "ghost wife", that is, a "shadow marri

In 2007, a farmer in Handan married a "ghost wife" for his deceased son and was actually involved in a serial murder case and selling corpses.

06/11 1173

The rule of Taikang, also known as the Taikang Prosperity in history, refers to the period during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty. The Jin Dynasty took Taikang as its reign name. During this period, the Jin Dynasty experienced a brief prosperous age. - DayDayNews

The rule of Taikang, also known as the Taikang Prosperity in history, refers to the period during the reign of Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty. The Jin Dynasty took Taikang as its reign name. During this period, the Jin Dynasty experienced a brief prosperous age.

The Taikang rule of the Western Jin Dynasty: Why was it only a flash in the pan?

06/11 1578

Continuing from the previous article about the Chinese nation, Chinese civilization, and Chinese history, we will talk about the abdication system. Why was the abdication system so talked about by future generations just a flash in the pan? What was the reason why Shun was able t - DayDayNews

Continuing from the previous article about the Chinese nation, Chinese civilization, and Chinese history, we will talk about the abdication system. Why was the abdication system so talked about by future generations just a flash in the pan? What was the reason why Shun was able t

The Whole History of China 4: Emperor Shun was persecuted, why did the abdication system become a hereditary system? ancient democracy

06/11 1450

Zhang Jinghui not only sighed: "You deceived me so hard." Zhang Jinghui was born in a poor family, but fortunately he was quick-witted. When he was young, he sold tofu and showed himself to others. - DayDayNews

Zhang Jinghui not only sighed: "You deceived me so hard." Zhang Jinghui was born in a poor family, but fortunately he was quick-witted. When he was young, he sold tofu and showed himself to others.

In 1950, the big traitor was deported and he found out that his son was a red agent. He sighed: You deceived me and made me suffer.

06/11 1680

There were many types of official positions in ancient China. There were officials who specialized in serving the emperors, queens, queen mothers, etc. who lived in the palace; there were also management teams dedicated to each prince's and princess's mansion; and even more, ther - DayDayNews

There were many types of official positions in ancient China. There were officials who specialized in serving the emperors, queens, queen mothers, etc. who lived in the palace; there were also management teams dedicated to each prince's and princess's mansion; and even more, ther

The prince washes horses, serves ministers, offers wine... What did these officials do in ancient times?

06/11 1955

The Qing Dynasty, as the last feudal dynasty in the history of our country, was established by the Manchus, so their living habits and ways of addressing people were very different from those of the traditional Han people. - DayDayNews

The Qing Dynasty, as the last feudal dynasty in the history of our country, was established by the Manchus, so their living habits and ways of addressing people were very different from those of the traditional Han people.

Where are the Eight Banners disciples today? Descendants of Heshen farmed in Heilongjiang and still retain their ancestral traditions.

06/11 1524

▲Now is the lavender season. (Picture/reproduced from the Lavender Forest fan page, the following are the same) Tourism Center/Comprehensive Report The weather is getting colder day by day, and the cherry blossom season has begun in various parts of Taiwan, and the romantic purpl - DayDayNews

▲Now is the lavender season. (Picture/reproduced from the Lavender Forest fan page, the following are the same) Tourism Center/Comprehensive Report The weather is getting colder day by day, and the cherry blossom season has begun in various parts of Taiwan, and the romantic purpl

Mountains of purple romance! Lavender forest bloom season begins, limited desserts are super tempting

06/14 1465

After graduating from a school for the deaf, 27-year-old Liu Zhao had trouble finding a job. He wanted to learn baking skills, but he went to more than a dozen stores in his hometown for interviews, but was rejected because of his deafness. - DayDayNews

After graduating from a school for the deaf, 27-year-old Liu Zhao had trouble finding a job. He wanted to learn baking skills, but he went to more than a dozen stores in his hometown for interviews, but was rejected because of his deafness.

There is a "silent" bakery in Hankou, and the caring store manager left jobs for two deaf-mute people

06/14 1967

Shao Xiancao originated in the southwestern region of Fujian and is a traditional local specialty drink. It is said that Xiancao is famous for its dried jelly grass from Mount Jiuhua in Miaoli County, Taiwan. The authentic ancient method in China is to cook the jelly grass direct - DayDayNews

Shao Xiancao originated in the southwestern region of Fujian and is a traditional local specialty drink. It is said that Xiancao is famous for its dried jelly grass from Mount Jiuhua in Miaoli County, Taiwan. The authentic ancient method in China is to cook the jelly grass direct

"Ancient-style" dessert "Shao Xiancao", which the ancients loved to eat and also maintained health

06/14 1818

The Spring Festival has passed, and the flavor of the past few years has gradually faded away. Especially as I am on duty during the festival, I feel that as soon as I go to work, I no longer have the flavor of the year. Looking back on January, the last month before the holiday, - DayDayNews

The Spring Festival has passed, and the flavor of the past few years has gradually faded away. Especially as I am on duty during the festival, I feel that as soon as I go to work, I no longer have the flavor of the year. Looking back on January, the last month before the holiday,

Review in January 2022, the last rush before the holiday, sorting out the mentality and getting back on the road

06/14 1716

The children innocently said: I wish my grandparents and grandparents a long life; my parents said happily: My parents are old, and a healthy body is the first prerequisite for them to live a good life; my parents leaned on the bedside and muttered to themselves. : Why are you li - DayDayNews

The children innocently said: I wish my grandparents and grandparents a long life; my parents said happily: My parents are old, and a healthy body is the first prerequisite for them to live a good life; my parents leaned on the bedside and muttered to themselves. : Why are you li

"The Art of Diet" that is popular in Japan: I can still be self-reliant and age gracefully even when I am 100 years old

06/14 1747

[Inscription] The most taboo thing for readers is to establish one idea first, insert crimes everywhere, and destroy hundreds with one move. However, the sage's wise and vast meaning is hidden. - DayDayNews

[Inscription] The most taboo thing for readers is to establish one idea first, insert crimes everywhere, and destroy hundreds with one move. However, the sage's wise and vast meaning is hidden.

Liu Fangsheng: Chuanshan’s land thought and its modern significance

06/14 1473