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 ArticlesCCP Military’s Silence About Top General’s Ousting Indicates Internal Discontent: AnalystsJan 27, 2026One Month After Launch, Hainan Free Trade Port Remains CCP’s Internal Experiment: AnalystsJan 26, 2026As Trump Rules Out Using Force in Greenland, Analysts Weigh Other OptionsJan 23, 2026ISIS Claims Responsibility for Attack on Chinese Restaurant in AfghanistanJan 21, 2026Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang