The Church of the East was already present among various Mongol tribes when Kublai Khan (1260–1294) conquered China. Though ...

In China’s southernmost island province of Hainan, local fishing families still keep their cherished heirlooms: worn sea route manuals known as Geng Lu Bu. For centuries, far before the invention of ...

Bingxi as a form of performance for the court began in the Song Dynasty (960-1279) and reached its peak during Qing (1644-1911). Each year after the winter solstice (in late December), grand ice ...

Food from ancient, and not-so-ancient, times, has seen cuisine from across China appear on tables at home and abroad to this ...

Netflix has unveiled a five-series Chinese-language lineup for 2025, headlined by major stars and spanning genres.

A stunning 1000-year-old town in East China has been described as the ‘the Venice of Asia’. Quiet Nanxun, just outside the ...

Hidden away in Asia lies a stunning ancient water town that's the East's version of Venice, home to epic bridges, stunning ...

A Dano-Norwegian kingdom, 15 years after claiming sovereignty over Greenland, made a grab for Trincomalee in 1620, after which they were expelled to Tharangambadi (Tranquebar) in Tamilnadu. They paid ...

Red lanterns sway in the breeze the aroma of dumplings fills the air while homes are decorated with symbols of good fortune and prosperity As Chine ...

Tijinee Dampeer advised her daughter, Khali, to write about her late baby brother and it turned into a beautiful poem.

On Jan. 29, 2025, the Quezon City government ushered in the Chinese New Year with grandeur and cultural flair, hosting an elaborate celebration in Banawe, home to the city's vibrant Chinatown. The ...