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- One of the biggest online shops selling Hanfu costumes has incorporated Christmas elements in its traditional gowns
- Reds and greens, the colours of Christmas, appear and embroidered flowers that look like ones from ancient Chinese murals also resemble snowflakes
Vogel’s book, Japan as Number One, helped shape the Malaysian and Singaporean leaders’ domestic and foreign policies and changed Japan’s view of itself on the world stage.
Vogel’s book, Japan as Number One, helped shape the Malaysian and Singaporean leaders’ domestic and foreign policies and changed Japan’s view of itself on the world stage.
Stephen Chow, Wong Kar-wai, Tsui Hark and Chor Yuen made martial arts films by adapting episodes and characters from the writings of authors such as Louis Cha, known as Jin Yong, and Gu Long.
Stephen Chow, Wong Kar-wai, Tsui Hark and Chor Yuen made martial arts films by adapting episodes and characters from the writings of authors such as Louis Cha, known as Jin Yong, and Gu Long.
Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang has been criticised in the past for his government commissions but his new show at Beijing’s Palace Museum is yet another. We ask him why he took it on.
Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang has been criticised in the past for his government commissions but his new show at Beijing’s Palace Museum is yet another. We ask him why he took it on.
The enormous headless statue of Buddha, believed to date back to China’s Qing dynasty, aroused attention after internet users posted its image on social media.
The enormous headless statue of Buddha, believed to date back to China’s Qing dynasty, aroused attention after internet users posted its image on social media.
In Coolie Ships of the Chinese Diaspora (1846-1874), John Asome explores the trade of indentured labourers from Chinese ports to Cuba, Peru and the West Indies.
In Coolie Ships of the Chinese Diaspora (1846-1874), John Asome explores the trade of indentured labourers from Chinese ports to Cuba, Peru and the West Indies.
Telling the history of China in fewer than 600 pages inevitably involves compromises, but Michael Wood’s evocative and readable book swoops through the dynasties with both broad strokes and personal stories.
Telling the history of China in fewer than 600 pages inevitably involves compromises, but Michael Wood’s evocative and readable book swoops through the dynasties with both broad strokes and personal stories.
Newly unearthed relics in a tomb in Dulan county in China’s northwestern province of Qinghai showed the area’s importance as a trade hub along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route connecting Europe and China. The relics were believed to be from the 8th century, or the middle of the Tang dynasty. Emergency excavations were started at the site in 2018 after 646 relics were stolen from the tomb. The archaeological team has since discovered more than 1,000 pieces in Xuewei Tomb No 1.
Newly unearthed relics in a tomb in Dulan county in China’s northwestern province of Qinghai showed the area’s importance as a trade hub along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route connecting Europe and China. The relics were believed to be from the 8th century, or the middle of the Tang dynasty. Emergency excavations were started at the site in 2018 after 646 relics were stolen from the tomb. The archaeological team has since discovered more than 1,000 pieces in Xuewei Tomb No 1.
The symbolic relationship with Beijing is strategic for the royals, as their future is uncertain given previous tension with the Cambodian government.
The symbolic relationship with Beijing is strategic for the royals, as their future is uncertain given previous tension with the Cambodian government.
Economics professor from Lingnan University to take charge of Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority after incumbent steps aside following Sino-Japanese question row.
Economics professor from Lingnan University to take charge of Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority after incumbent steps aside following Sino-Japanese question row.
The remains of 499 Chinese gold miners aboard a ship bound for Hong Kong sank to the bottom of the Tasman Sea 118 years ago. The discovery of the ship, and now of bones in the wreck, has stoked a row about whether to bring them up for burial.
The remains of 499 Chinese gold miners aboard a ship bound for Hong Kong sank to the bottom of the Tasman Sea 118 years ago. The discovery of the ship, and now of bones in the wreck, has stoked a row about whether to bring them up for burial.
After initially struggling to get exposure, the Shanghai-born actress enjoyed a career boost when she landed a recurring role as Yun’e’s wife Lady Borjigit
After initially struggling to get exposure, the Shanghai-born actress enjoyed a career boost when she landed a recurring role as Yun’e’s wife Lady Borjigit
Chinese painter Chang Ta-chien designed a flower-filled courtyard in Taipei, and invited Hu Chung-hsien, once official photographer to Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, to shoot it. His photos are on show for the first time in decades.
Chinese painter Chang Ta-chien designed a flower-filled courtyard in Taipei, and invited Hu Chung-hsien, once official photographer to Chinese leader Chiang Kai-shek, to shoot it. His photos are on show for the first time in decades.
Stephan Loewentheil amassed the largest and most important collection of early photographs of China. Now he is seeking someone, or an institution, to take over the collection of 20,000-plus images.
Stephan Loewentheil amassed the largest and most important collection of early photographs of China. Now he is seeking someone, or an institution, to take over the collection of 20,000-plus images.
Museums in Europe and the US are filled with ancient artefacts from around the world, many plundered from Asia and Africa. Nations have called for the return of their heritage, with mixed results.
Museums in Europe and the US are filled with ancient artefacts from around the world, many plundered from Asia and Africa. Nations have called for the return of their heritage, with mixed results.
History shows that holding public servants accountable is essential to control corruption, but elections are insufficient to check a rogue leader.
History shows that holding public servants accountable is essential to control corruption, but elections are insufficient to check a rogue leader.
The Education Bureau concluded there were lapses in the quality assurance measures for the exams, with one unnamed staff member blamed.
The Education Bureau concluded there were lapses in the quality assurance measures for the exams, with one unnamed staff member blamed.
Longlisted for the Booker Prize, American-Chinese author C Pam Zhang’s novel takes a timely look at racism in the US through the eyes of two Chinese orphans.
Longlisted for the Booker Prize, American-Chinese author C Pam Zhang’s novel takes a timely look at racism in the US through the eyes of two Chinese orphans.
The teacher told his students the war was the result of Britain’s attempts to ban opium in China, when it was in fact quite the opposite.
The teacher told his students the war was the result of Britain’s attempts to ban opium in China, when it was in fact quite the opposite.
Xu Fancheng spent decades in India, translating reams of Hindu scripture, poetry and other texts. A new study centre in Puducherry aims to keep his memory alive.
Xu Fancheng spent decades in India, translating reams of Hindu scripture, poetry and other texts. A new study centre in Puducherry aims to keep his memory alive.
In the final days of World War II, thousands of Japanese families fleeing Manchukuo in northeast China entrusted their children to locals.
In the final days of World War II, thousands of Japanese families fleeing Manchukuo in northeast China entrusted their children to locals.
A new historical novel tells the tale of two brothers from China who went to the US to seek their fortune in the 1800s and how they found discrimination, tragedy and love along the way.
A new historical novel tells the tale of two brothers from China who went to the US to seek their fortune in the 1800s and how they found discrimination, tragedy and love along the way.
After Anna Pavlova enchanted Shanghai audiences, every foreign mother wanted her daughter trained by Russian dancers, whose influence on modern Chinese ballet would be long lasting.
After Anna Pavlova enchanted Shanghai audiences, every foreign mother wanted her daughter trained by Russian dancers, whose influence on modern Chinese ballet would be long lasting.
The story of Hong Kong’s ‘touch base’ policy, which allowed illegal immigrants from China to stay in the territory if they made it as far as Kowloon, told from both sides.
The story of Hong Kong’s ‘touch base’ policy, which allowed illegal immigrants from China to stay in the territory if they made it as far as Kowloon, told from both sides.
Completed 600 years ago and somehow saved from the ravages of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, the Chinese imperial palace has been brought to life in TV period dramas, from Story of Yanxi Palace to Empresses in the Palace
Completed 600 years ago and somehow saved from the ravages of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, the Chinese imperial palace has been brought to life in TV period dramas, from Story of Yanxi Palace to Empresses in the Palace
In the North Korean founder’s memoirs, Zhang Weihua is hailed as a saviour who took his own life to save Kim’s. The truth, as is so often the case with the hermit kingdom, might never be known.
In the North Korean founder’s memoirs, Zhang Weihua is hailed as a saviour who took his own life to save Kim’s. The truth, as is so often the case with the hermit kingdom, might never be known.
Beijing’s storied 400-year-old Prince Shuncheng Mansion has had its back garden turned into a restaurant, with ancient royal treats included on the menu.
Beijing’s storied 400-year-old Prince Shuncheng Mansion has had its back garden turned into a restaurant, with ancient royal treats included on the menu.
In 2004, a Chinese-speaking foreigner, aware of authorities’ proclivity for crushing the soul out of historical sites in the name of tourism, set about visiting Zhejiang’s covered bridges. He was not disappointed.
In 2004, a Chinese-speaking foreigner, aware of authorities’ proclivity for crushing the soul out of historical sites in the name of tourism, set about visiting Zhejiang’s covered bridges. He was not disappointed.
The communists were no match for the Nationalists in a direct confrontation, yet they won the civil war through avoidance and espionage. Using Mao’s strategy, Xi is stepping up to the plate globally as Trump shuns global responsibility.
The communists were no match for the Nationalists in a direct confrontation, yet they won the civil war through avoidance and espionage. Using Mao’s strategy, Xi is stepping up to the plate globally as Trump shuns global responsibility.
Chinese-Americans have contributed to the United States’ construction, fought in its wars and built communities from coast to coast.
Chinese-Americans have contributed to the United States’ construction, fought in its wars and built communities from coast to coast.
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