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 Holds Rare Urban Work Conference to Deal With Urban Poor Amid Economic CrisisJul 18, 2025Ancient Statues Emerge From Chinese Reservoirs as Reminders of CCP’s Cultural RuinJul 14, 2025China’s New Policies to Aid Employment Amid Trade Tensions Will Have Little Effect: AnalystsJul 11, 2025Russian Airstrike Hits China Consulate in Odesa; Ukraine Investigation Reveals Chinese Drone PartsJul 08, 2025Related TopicsSpring and Autumn PeriodSun Yang