To understand Chinese culture, it is necessary to go back to the very beginning of its civilisation. In this series, we look at the most influential dynasties in Chinese history and how each, with its ...

Ancient China began as a group of isolated communities during the Stone Age and eventually grew into a formidable empire. Ancient Chinese people developed their own writing system and several famous ...

High on the windswept Tibetan Plateau, at an altitude of more than 14,000 feet (4.27 km), a stone inscription has sparked a historic debate, casting new light on one of China’s most enduring mysteries ...

Archaeologists unearthed a 16-ton treasure-filled tomb in the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, untouched by grave robbers for over 2,000 years. The tomb may belong to Prince Gao, a Qin dynasty ...

Terracotta warriors are on display at the exhibition in Xi'an to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the Terracotta Warriors. Photo: Courtesy of Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site ...