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Homo erectus reached what is now China more than a million years ago, while written records date back beyond 1200BC. Archaeologists are even now adding to and expanding our understanding of the rich history of ancient China and pre-Chinese civilisations.
Archaeologists and Chinese medical experts say that they have unearthed the earliest example of processed traditional Chinese medicine from the tomb of the ninth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty in Jiangxi province.
Receding waters in China’s largest freshwater lake in the eastern province of Jiangxi each year reveal normally submerged features of a 1,000-year-old historic island and former lighthouse.
Receding waters in China’s largest freshwater lake in the eastern province of Jiangxi each year reveal normally submerged features of a 1,000-year-old historic island and former lighthouse.
The legendary princess, educated in France and exposed to Western cultures, served as Empress Dowager’s lady-in-waiting and interpreter
The legendary princess, educated in France and exposed to Western cultures, served as Empress Dowager’s lady-in-waiting and interpreter
British geographer, author and unofficial wall ambassador who lives nearby urges visitors to get fit, rise early and take in the wilderness at weekends
British geographer, author and unofficial wall ambassador who lives nearby urges visitors to get fit, rise early and take in the wilderness at weekends
Analysing sedimentary records from the Red River, which originates on the southeast Tibetan plateau and enters the South China Sea near Hanoi, scientists found traces of aggressive human activities, such as the massive destruction of forests, farming, and mining, from the Han Dynasty onwards.
Analysing sedimentary records from the Red River, which originates on the southeast Tibetan plateau and enters the South China Sea near Hanoi, scientists found traces of aggressive human activities, such as the massive destruction of forests, farming, and mining, from the Han Dynasty onwards.
Researchers have discovered what could be a “playground” of early hominids nearly two million years ago.
Researchers have discovered what could be a “playground” of early hominids nearly two million years ago.
Climate change is having a "bipolar" effect in the South China Sea, warming waters up to three times faster in winter than in summer, mainland scientists say.
Climate change is having a "bipolar" effect in the South China Sea, warming waters up to three times faster in winter than in summer, mainland scientists say.
A 2,200-year old 1.3-metre long crossbow believed to have had a range of up to 800 metres has been found by archaeologists during excavations in China
A 2,200-year old 1.3-metre long crossbow believed to have had a range of up to 800 metres has been found by archaeologists during excavations in China
The earliest celadon - one of the most delicate types of Chinese pottery glazed with pure, green jasper - was produced at a "hi-tech" centre in Luoyang, Henan, about 3,700 years ago.
The earliest celadon - one of the most delicate types of Chinese pottery glazed with pure, green jasper - was produced at a "hi-tech" centre in Luoyang, Henan, about 3,700 years ago.