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: 10/1/2015Share 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 ArticlesCCP’s Influence Further Wanes as India Rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organization StatementJul 02, 2025China Bans Uncertified Power Banks on Planes Due to Fire HazardsJun 30, 2025China’s Auto Industry Exports New Cars as Used, Raising New Concerns of DumpingJun 29, 2025EU Commissioner Calls for Joint Rare Earths Reserves to Mitigate Threats From Communist ChinaJun 25, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang