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. 00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAlex 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 ArticlesCCP Unusually Publicizes Case of Retired Intelligence Officer Leaking Classified Information to Foreign EntitiesNov 13, 2025EU’s Foreign Policy Chief Says China Is Backing Russia’s War to Keep US DistractedNov 02, 2025CCP Unlikely to Annex Taiwan by Military Force in Near Future After Top Political Meeting, Analysts SayOct 29, 2025CCP’s New 5-Year Plan Outlines Wartime Economy: AnalystsOct 27, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang