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Exploring the Dystopian World of the first volume of Han Song’s Hospital Trilogy: An Interview with Michael Berry Michael Berry, translator of Han Song’s science-fiction … Read more
The Fascinating Legend of Xu Fu: the Journey of China’s Enigmatic Explorer in search for the Elixir of Life Xu Fu (徐福 or 徐巿), also … Read more
Discovering the Heart of Tibetan Civilization: M.A. Aldrich on the Iconic Palaces, Temples, and Monasteries of Lhasa In the book “Old Lhasa: A Biography,” M.A. … Read more
Discovering Yuanyang’s Rich History: A Look at the County’s Fascinating Recent Past Through Rare Photographs Yuanyang Rice Terraces: The Hani and Yi people are the … Read more
Rediscovering Classic Chinese Cinema: A Guide to Viewing the Best Old Chinese Movies on YouTube Read the article following this link: Watch The Best Old … Read more
Discover the Convenience and Effectiveness of Learning Chinese Online with Language Learning Apps, Online Tutors, Immersion and Practice Learning Chinese online is a convenient and … Read more
Experience the Best of Chinese Cuisine with These 12 Master Chefs Chinese cuisine is a rich and diverse culinary tradition with a history that spans … Read more
![Emperor Justinian Receiving the First Imported Silkworm Eggs from Nestorian Monks, Plate 2 from "The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus] ca. 1595](https://i0.wp.com/china-underground.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emperor-Justinian-Receiving-the-First-Imported-Silkworm-Eggs-from-Nestorian-Monks.jpg?fit=463%2C350&ssl=1)
Ancient Industrial espionage: the story of the Few Monk-spies Who Broke Two Monopolies. As a result of the removal of middlemen (China on silk production … Read more
The latest exhibition at the Fou Gallery (September 24 – December 18, 2022) in New York presented the works of contemporary Brooklyn painter Suyi Xu … Read more
Interview with the Animation Artist Kongkee Kongkee’s Warring States Cyberpunk follows the soul of the great Chinese poet Qu Yuan from the ancient Chu Kingdom … Read more
William Han set out in 2015 to travel the ancient Silk Road from China to Europe, following in the footsteps of Gan Ying, a Chinese … Read more
A brief history of Taiwanese Cinema. Read the article: A short history of the cinema in Taiwan
Spirits, Ghosts & Foxes in the stories of Ji Yun Ji Yun (紀昀, 1724-1805), also known as Ji Xiaolan, a senior official of the Qing Dynasty and … Read more
History and biography of the controversial “generalissimo” Chiang Kai-shek From the revolt against the Beiyang government to dictatorship in Taiwan. Chiang Kai-shek (Jiǎng Jièshí; 蔣中正; … Read more