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Record-Setting Painting Sells for RMB303 Mil at Beijing Auction

The winning bid for the classical painting was the highest amount paid for a Chinese work of art this year.

by Justine Lopez, 06 December 2016

Enormous Titanic Replica Being Built in Rural China

Visitors will even be able to experience a simulated sinking.

by Rachel Deason, 01 December 2016

Over 1,000 Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Beijing Suburb

A massive archaeological project in Tongzhou reveals 1,092 ancient tombs, 10,000 cultural relics and the site of an ancient city.

by Justine Lopez, 25 November 2016

150-Year-Old Book Shows People Studied Chinglish During Qing Dynasty

A recently unearthed Qing dynasty-era textbook shows that Chinese people tried to learn English at least 150 years ago.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 11 November 2016

Qianlong Emperor's Musket Auctioned Off for USD2.5 Million

A musket belonging to the Qing dynasty's Qianlong emperor (1711-1799) was sold at Sotheby's on Wednesday.

by Emma Marshall, 11 November 2016

PHOTOS: Rare Photographs Depict 19th-Century Life in Beijing

The collection consists of 41 black-and-white photos portraying what daily life looked like in Beijing 150 years ago.

by Justine Lopez, 09 November 2016

BBC Says Greeks Influenced Terracotta Warriors, Chinese Historian Says No Way

The BBC says Western contact with Ancient China began long before Marco Polo, but at least one Chinese expert is contesting this.

by William Lee, 18 October 2016

New Sections of the Forbidden City to Open Soon

A path leading from Duanhong Bridge to the icehouse will open on September 29.

by Justine Lopez, 12 September 2016

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