Stories From History: Sun Yang Recognizes a ‘Thousand-Mile Horse’Sun Yang, who lived in China during the Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC), was said to have an outstanding ability to recognize talent in horses. SavePrintAlex Wu8/23/2012|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentAlex WuAuthorAlex Wu is a U.S.-based writer for The Epoch Times focusing on Chinese society, Chinese culture, human rights, and international relations.Author’s Selected ArticlesAs Authorities Battle Chikungunya Virus in Southern China, Mosquito-Control Measures Spark ConcernsOct 02, 2025China Investigates US, Mexican Pecan Imports, Mexico’s Tariffs as Trade Tensions EscalateSep 28, 2025China Launches Arctic Shipping Route to Europe Amid Poland Border ClosureSep 26, 2025Poland Reopens Border With Belarus, as China Struggles to Find Alternative Trade Routes to EUSep 24, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang