China Underground
Revisiting Yuan Empire’s Architectural Majesty in Steinhardt’s New Book. Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt’s latest work, YUAN: Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire, published by Princeton University … Read more
A Comprehensive Look at Chinese Folk and Traditional Religions: Tiandi, Weixinism, and Regional Beliefs Chinese Traditional Religion Chinese popular religion is the traditional religion of … Read more
Thomas Bird Chronicles China’s Rail Revolution. Thomas Bird, once the editor of a lifestyle magazine and a rock band member, found himself in southern China … Read more
Humanitarian Aid and Academy Fellows: A Dual Focus for the Asian Hall of Fame. The Asian Hall of Fame will be conducting their 19th Annual … Read more
“Shanghai Demimondaine” is a new release by Nick Hordern, presented by Earnshaw Books. Set in the vibrant milieu of 1930s Shanghai, the book paints a … Read more
Maritime Mastery of Ancient China: Song to Ming Era Ancient China has a maritime history that spans thousands of years, playing a crucial role in … Read more
The Legacy of The Classic of Mountains and Seas in Ancient Chinese Culture. The Classic of Mountains and Seas (Shanhai jing) is an essential Chinese … Read more
Daoist Beliefs & Elixirs: China’s Alchemical Traditions and Immortality Elixirs. Alchemy in ancient China was not merely a proto-scientific pursuit; it was a profound spiritual … Read more
From Xiu to Dragons: Understanding Chinese Constellations. Ancient Chinese astronomy reflects a deep-rooted interest in understanding the cosmos. This passion was combined with methodological practices … Read more
Balancing Ambition and Well-being: A Look at the “996” Phenomenon. The “996” work culture (九九六工作制) refers to an informal work schedule that has gained notoriety … Read more
Capturing Qing Dynasty China: The Mastery of Lai Afong’s Afong Studio. Hailing from Gaoming, Guangdong, Lai Afong (黎芳) emerged as a beacon of photographic brilliance … Read more
When we talk about workouts for muscle gains, it’s easy to focus solely on the exercises themselves. However, the science behind your workout routine is … Read more
Some of the Best Chinese Books to Explore the Many Facets of China. Two Millennia of Storytelling: Essential Picks from Chinese Literature. China’s narrative, spanning … Read more
China’s Leading Developer, Country Garden, Faces Financial Strain, Stirring Economic Concerns. China’s premier private developer, Country Garden, is in discussions to postpone a private onshore … Read more