We delve into the pivotal moment when Wu Zetian decided to seize power for herself, adopting the title of "Sage Mother, ...

By Dr Ksenia Kozha On these spring evenings in Paphos, I often drive downtown and walk the ancient streets. Slowing my pace ...

According to the updated "Beijing Cultural Relics Map" database released in May, Beijing currently boasts over 4,000 ...

By Dr. Zeren Langjia Is a ruler truly in control, or merely borrowing power from people? Throughout history, civilisations have devised distinct frameworks for legitimising rulers. Two influential ...

To mark the first anniversary of the Beijing Central Axis' World Heritage inscription, capital authorities released a ...

Where Winds Meet is one of the most ambitious upcoming games right now. The Western debut of developer Everstone Studio, this open-world Chinese fantasy epic crams more than 150 hours of single-player ...

An expert based in the US believes a stone-carving technique used on a recently-discovered Chinese inscription proves its authenticity.

The NCPA's production of Tosca, offering a contemporary interpretation of Puccini's classic, will also be screened during the ...

Dezeen School Shows: a project examining the history and symbolism of pineapples in architecture and design is among the ...

It is now Dashu — the "Great Heat" in China's 24 solar terms — the peak of summer's swelter. This July, average temperatures ...

Meticulous white lines etch out figures of birds, fish and butterflies on a deep, almost navy blue. The fabric, as wide as a ...

The Vortex, a porcelain sculpture by Xu Ruifeng, at the largest exhibition of Dehua porcelain in Shanghai. [Photo provided to ...