Paul Bevan is a Sinologist, historian, and literary translator. He lectured in Modern Chinese Literature and Culture at the ...

Based on an episode in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and starred Tan Xinpei. The film consisted of a recording of a Beijing opera performance of the Battle of Mount ...

Throughout Maoist China's turbulent history, the artist Mu Xin sacrificed everything to create his art. While illegally imprisoned during the Cultural Revolution, he risked his life writing and ...

The Dragon King shows him the fabled Gold-Banded Cudgel, and jokes that Monkey is welcome to take it if he can carry it. Much to the Dragon King’s annoyance, Monkey discovers that the Cudgel obeys ...

Susan Dolling brings new translations of Tang Dynasty poets Meng Haoran, Wang Wei, and female poets to contemporary readers ...

“The China Experts Roundups” is a regular series that delves into the multifaceted aspects of Chinese culture. The series covers a diverse range of topics, including the Chinese economy, lifestyle, ...

Chinese history images, old photos of China, articles about Chinese history.

Female poets of the Tang Dynasty shine in Floating on Clouds Susan Wan Dolling’s work in translating and interpreting Tang Dynasty poetry offers a contemporary … ...

Chris Ruffle in conversation on his latest novel. Chris Ruffle is a British author and businessman who has spent over ...

Gambling holds a prominent place in Chinese society, woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the nation. Its roots trace back to at least 1000 BC, reflecting a long-standing tradition that has ...

In 1937, Japan invaded China and conquered much of the coastal region. This relocation prompted one of the largest internal migrations in Chinese history, known as dahoufang (大后方), with millions of ...