According to legend, the Chinese characters were invented by a man named Cangjie, who was an official during …
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The Chinese character for heal 治 (zhì) can be traced back to the time of Dayu (大禹) (2200-2100 …
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New archaeological evidence indicates that Pharaoh Ramses II may not have been the Ramses the Great we all …
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Music therapy has developed into a modern science, but it was first developed in China. The Chinese have …
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Explore China
The Significance of Animal Statues in the Forbidden City
by Armin Auctorby Armin AuctorThe animal statues inside the Forbidden City all have their place and purpose. They were arranged for peace …
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The name udumbara comes from the ancient Sanskrit language, meaning an auspicious flower from heaven. Udumbara flowers are …
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Of the 6,000 languages in existence today, only a hundred have their own alphabets. Of these 100, the …
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Mind & Spirit
Harmony: A Precious Element in Traditional Chinese Culture
by Armin Auctorby Armin AuctorIn the long history of Chinese civilization, harmony has always been a highly valued virtue. Chinese people have …
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Shanghai-based Yang Fudong is a moving image artist whose works have a poetic, dreamlike feel that focuses on …
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The rock art research center of the Second Northwest Institute for Ethnic Minorities (SNIEM) in Ningxia Hui Autonomous …