Confucius, Confucianism, and Confucian Classics
American sinologist William Theodore de Bary once said that “If we were to characterize in one word the Chinese way of life for the last … Read more
American sinologist William Theodore de Bary once said that “If we were to characterize in one word the Chinese way of life for the last … Read more
Genghis Khan, born as Temujin, was one of the greatest statesmen and military strategists in world history. He founded the Mongol Empire, which spanned most … Read more
China, a land with vast territory, varied topography, and diversified climate, possesses a rich variety of settlements and traditional vernacular dwellings owing to its different … Read more
Admiral Zheng He (1371-1433) was an outstanding politician and world-renowned navigator. With an aim to establish and develop friendly ties and economic and cultural exchange … Read more
The official language of the People’s Republic of China (PRC for short) is Chinese, which is based on the northern dialect. It is usually referred … Read more
Carving art has a long history in China and it reflects the culture of the Chinese nation. The carving remains and cultural relics kept till … Read more
China, the homeland of tea, is the first country to grow, produce and drink tea. Throughout the dynastic history of China, the enthusiasm of the … Read more
Chinese classical music has its unique aesthetic style. The whole piece of music is more melodious and dreamy, with multi-ethnic musical instruments, and it seems … Read more
According to recent archaeological findings, ancient Chinese music was much more developed and sophisticated than is generally believed. During the Shang Dynasty, music had already … Read more
Yueyang Tower, Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Penglai Pavilion are the four famous towers in China, whose unique architectural styles are of great significance … Read more
During the long history of the Chinese nation, two main garden traditions have gradually formed: the vast imperial gardens and the private gardens. The former … Read more
Kung-fu and Wushu are terms that have been borrowed into English to refer to Chinese martial arts. Chinese martial arts are a number of fighting … Read more