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The xiake\u00a0is defined less by extraordinary physical power and more by a commitment to justice and individual freedom, often prioritizing moral action over societal law and hierarchy. Rooted in ancient texts, the moral codes and martial skills of the\u00a0xiake have fascinated generations of readers. The genre remains the most widely read form of popular literature and has inspired contemporary Kung Fu films and\u00a0xiuxian \u4fee\u4ed9 (cultivation) novels.\r\n\r\nThis Third Thursday, join the Asia Library staff to explore three centuries of the rich\u00a0wuxia\u00a0tradition, from its flourishing in the mid-Qing dynasty to the 21st century. On display are representative literary works\u2014both translations and Chinese originals\u2014tracing the development of the genre, alongside academic scholarship on its historical context, narrative aesthetics, and cultural impact. 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