Insider Tip: The Great Wall was designed for protection, but don’t forget the forts that were another part of China’s defenses. The 16th-century Yaoziyu Fort, for example, is the best preserved of ...

China was a key military player during World War II, although its role is often overlooked. It engaged in many conflicts with Japan beginning in 1931. China bore the brunt of Japanese aggressive ...

At the climax of Wolf Warrior II, one of the highest-grossing movies in Chinese history, the 2017 film’s Rambo-style hero, Leng Feng, faces off against an American mercenary named Big Daddy. “People ...

If you could travel back in time, what year would you choose? What would you change about history? For a surprising number of Chinese people, their answer turns out to be the same: Use what they know ...

The Temple of Heaven and Great Hall of the People embody distinct parts of China’s history, which Xi Jinping has sought to underscore while hosting state visits. By John Yoon and Joy Dong President ...

This is the second article in a three-part series on the history of horses in China, which we’re running to usher in the Year of the Horse. Read Part 1. The Year of the Horse is upon us. Throughout ...

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