36 Strategies: Cross the Sea by Deceiving the Sky

Man tian guo hai, one of the Thirty-Six Strategies, describes how one hides one's intention in the obvious to avoid detection. Watch this episode of Thirty-Six Strategies to find out more.

The Thirty-Six Strategies is originally a collection of ancient Chinese strategies applied to military engagement. But today, many people use this ancient wisdom in business, sports as well as their daily life, often through unconventional means.

Searching for Kung Fu -- Thirty-Six Strategies is a short video series produced by China Daily Website and directed by Laurence Brahm from the United States.

Weaving together the 36 strategies and Chinese kung fu techniques, the short video series gives viewers a glimpse into the hidden secrets of the traditional martial art. It also reveals how ancient wisdom can be used to handle strategic challenges people face today, with both interesting examples in Chinese history and folklore and refreshing case studies from contemporary life.