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 ArticlesChinese Community Monument in Panama Removed Amid US–CCP TensionsJan 04, 2026Japan Aids South American Countries to Combat China’s Illegal Fishing, Threats to Maritime SecurityJan 02, 2026CCP’s Hainan ‘Free Trade Port’ Attracts Residents’ Complaints, Experts’ SkepticismDec 28, 2025China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think TankDec 24, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang