A 2,300-year-old Chinese star chart challenges the origins of astronomy—sparking debate among experts about its true age.

Scientists studied more than 700 ancient Chinese poems that mention the Yangtze finless porpoise to determine its population ...

It grew up to 3 meters long and weighed as much as a rhinoceros. This ancient animal lived in the cold deserts of what is now Russia, spending most of its time grazing to fuel its large size.

Endemic to China's Yangtze River, the Yangtze finless porpoise is known for its intelligence and charismatic appearance; it looks like it has a perpetual smile on its face. To track how this ...

The site is known for showcasing the astronomy and silk textile culture of ancient China's Central Plain area ... Beijing is expected to receive 14.5 million interprovincial visitors.

India, with its rich spiritual heritage, is home to some of the world’s most ancient monasteries which are steeped in history. These monasteries are set in remote mountains, desert valleys ...

Locked in a trade war with the United States and struggling with weak domestic consumption, China looks set to make a U-turn on an unlikely sector: K-pop. It was announced on April 28 that K-pop ...

In the interim, the businessman, David Lee, had repeatedly visited China without issue. By Vivian Wang Reporting from Beijing A Chinese-born American businessman was sentenced last week to five ...

China’s factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, as steep US tariffs took a heavy toll on the manufacturing sector, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when ... “Since the beginning of this year, the risks and challenges faced by China’s foreign trade development have increased significantly ...

with these suggestions based on their study of an ancient document. Notably, 60 percent of China's population currently eats rice as a staple food. In their project, which combined historical ...

Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the ...