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 ArticlesBessent Urges IMF, World Bank to Take Tougher Stance on China as Trade War EscalatesOct 21, 2025India Unveils $77 Billion Hydro Plan Amid Geopolitical Competition With ChinaOct 20, 2025JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs Navigate China Market Amid Rising TensionsOct 17, 2025New US Sanctions on Sinopec Terminal Unlikely to Stop Flow of Iran–China Oil: AnalystsOct 12, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang