When Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang banned, then burned books it caused a loss of knowledge for all of humanity. Now book bans ...

The 24 solar terms, originating in ancient China, integrate astronomy, farming, phenology and folklore. They greatly influenced Chinese life, promoted social progress, and are recognized globally as a ...

Chinese archaeologists uncovered 2,300-year-old waterfront metropolis from the Yue dynasty with superior building techniques.

The 8.5-mile-long wall that surrounds Xi’an, touted as one of the best-preserved walled fortifications in China, could be the ...

History shows Xinjiang's fate has always been part of the Chinese nation, and the region's development reflects the evolution ...

Kung fu girl group puts fresh spin on ancient Chinese art In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques ...

The Minneapolis Institute of Art, or MIA, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, brought a collection of ancient Chinese bronzes to the ...

Eight days after its release, the film became China’s highest-grossing movie ever with its take on mythical figures.

It is most often associated with pottery, which has many years of history worldwide. Less well-known are the musical instruments made of clay. They have been played in China since the Zhou dynasty ...

China’s Zhurong rover and its ground-penetrating radar detected the ancient shorelines when it ... researcher at London’s Natural History Museum, believes the findings add weight to the ...