Wang Anshi (1021 - 1086), a poet and reformer of Song Dynasty, is still remembered after a long period of time. This year marked the 1, 000th anniversary of Wang’s birthday. To commemorate the occasion, China Post
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Wang’s
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During his lifetime, Wang
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