Last year, a ceramics collector was perusing the wares at a London thrift store when a couple of jars caught their eye. Less ...

The plate is decorated with an opaque rose glaze that delivers understated beauty. It was among the fine arts and crafts that ...

The Forbidden City would be the home and seat of power for 24 rulers—14 from the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and 10 from the Qing (1644-1911). When the Manchu Qing emperors overthrew the Ming ...

In 2014, the Grand Canal received global acclaim when it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This prestigious ...

In this Kings and Generals animated documentary, we explore the extraordinary life of Puyi—the last emperor of China. From his brief reign under the Qing dynasty and the 1911 Revolution to his role as ...

Tourists dressed in traditional Chinese attire take photos at the Forbidden City in Beijing on May 8, 2025. Photo: VCG. On a ...

During the Ming dynasty, China's porcelain production flourished, creating vases and cups that symbolised status and artistry, being extremely expensive.

In 1683, Qing Dynasty admiral Shih Lang (施琅) destroyed the Kingdom of Tungning. The emperor and other officials had no interest in annexing Taiwan, one disparaging it as a “speck of dirt on the outer ...

The Imperial Palace of the Qing Dynasty in Shenyang consists of 114 buildings constructed between 1625–26 and 1783. It contains an important library and testifies to the foundation of the last dynasty ...

The photographer, Minosuke Imamura, only spent a year in Taiwan as a cartographer for the governor-general’s office, but he left behind a treasure trove of 130 images showing life at the onset of ...

Director-singer-actress Rene Liu thought it would be "mission impossible" to get Chin for the role. Read more at straitstimes ...