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Monstrous Beauty’ at the Met proposes a link between Europeans’ attitudes towards Chinoiserie and their fetishisation of the ...
Reviewing the three "historic changes" in China in the 20th century, the report of the 15th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in 1997 said the 1911 Revolution was the first ...
Zhu and Falco chose their restaurant’s name from a quote by the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius: “Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?” Men & Beasts focuses ...
I recently flew on China's new COMAC C919 from Shanghai to Chengdu with China Eastern Airlines. The flight offered a modern experience for many aviation enthusiasts. Powered by CFM Leap engines, the ...
Read about five ultra-contemporary artists who are making waves in both institutions and the art market in China and beyond.
An archeological site Fujia, east China, has provided evidence of a matrilineal society dating back to 2750 to 2500 B.C.E.
And it’s funny, that’s also the name of my next record.” Subversive humour is typical of Nu China: a wave of musicians ...
The path China took to build a modern nation-state is different from that taken by Europe. ... "Five Nationalities Unity for a Republic" [meaning the republic of five nationalities, the Han, Manchu, ...
In May I had the opportunity to spend a month travelling around China. Many things caught my attention while I was there. In ...
When the Manchu Qing emperors overthrew the Ming, they added new structures and gardens, but the complex’s importance remained undiminished. ( A guide to Imperial China's dynasties. Sacred geometry ...
Once marginalised, overseas Chinese have become a vital bridge for China – and a lightning rod for global tensions.
Editor's Note: Using a blend of words and visuals, this series explores unique communities and reveals the heart of China through food, architecture, craftsmanship, landscapes and traditions.