Ancient China

To most of the western world, China has always been a mystery, a teeming mass of people in crowded cities, threatening to expand over its borders impelled by its own growth. In fact, while the Han Chinese are the majority of the population, there are over fifty officially recognized ethnic…

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In recent years the market of Chinese art is widely reported to be among the hottest and fastest-growing in the world, attracting buyers all over the world. Observing from history of art, the Eastern painting has much difference with Western painting. It is probably because the eastern art attaches importance to subjectivity, and the western art places value upon objectivity. Therefore the traditional Chinese painting pays attention to romantic charm, while the western painting lays emphasis…

As a marketing stunt in a polluted Chinese city, Laojun Mountain Natural Reserve gave out bags of mountain air to Chinese residents. After seeing these photos, you'll want some too.

An artist in Beijing is turning garbage into beautiful, recycled masterpieces – proving that art can be created out of anything. Here's the story of Zhao Xiaoli, as she shares where she finds her inspiration, and what she hopes people take away from her work.

The Great Wall of China at "Mutianyu" just north of Beijing under a recent blanket of snow. ___ stevewebel.com

Jimo is north of Qingdao in Shandong (China). Half of a stereoview made by A. Larz ca. 1910

China has a rich and varied history, a history that covers more than 5,000 years. As with any country, she has had to deal with great leaders, as well as bad. The following article is a brief summary of one of China's dynasties.

The Terracotta Army is one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Who built it and how long it took to finish? The top 10 amazing facts you should know about it.