About Lei's Looking Glass

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Growing up in communist China, I spent years under state indoctrination, only to realize that my true journey was about breaking free—rediscovering my cultural heritage and embracing it on my own terms. As I delve into history, traditions, and social shifts, what fascinates me most are the unknowns—the truths hidden beneath the surface, the invisible human bonds, the connection between heaven and earth, and the vast, mysterious universe. Through untold stories—from ancient dynasties and folk legends to the struggles and triumphs of modern China—I seek not just facts, but a deeper understanding of how history still echoes today and what it means for the future.

Let’s step through the Looking Glass together and see where curiosity takes us.

Espionage, scandal, and the love affair that shook Beijing

From Los Angeles to Beijing, from Phoenix TV to MI6, Fu Xiaotian’s secret life and her affair with China’s foreign minister Qin Gang shook the world. She was more than a glamorous TV anchor: Fu was a journalist, a notorious mistress, and—some say—a spy. In 2023, she boarded a private jet with her i…

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4 cherished love stories that spanned 1000 years

What if love isn’t just about this lifetime? In Chinese culture, it’s said that for a man and a woman to become a couple, it may take a thousand years of waiting—and sometimes, of suffering. In this program, I’ll share four timeless Buddhist love stories that reveal how destiny, devotion, and love …

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How a salacious book and a serpent formation doomed Hong Kong

Hong Kong was once one of Asia’s most vibrant financial centers, known as the “Pearl of the Orient.” In recent years, it has lost its luster. Since the political upheaval of 2019, freedom has been suppressed, the economy has declined, and people are leaving in droves. The cause? You may be surprise…

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