The Leshan Giant Buddha (樂山大佛T, 乐山大佛S), also known as the Lingyun Giant Buddha, whose full name is the Great Stone Statue of Maitreya of Lingyun Temple in Jiazhou, is the largest stone Buddha statue ...

Known for incredible tech innovations and a population of over 1.4 billion residents, China has a massive sports industry ranking in over $1.07 billion every year. From the classic martial arts to ...

Chris Ruffle is a British author and businessman who has spent over 30 years working in Asia. He studied Chinese at Oxford University and Japanese at Sheffield University before beginning his career ...

Gambling holds a prominent place in Chinese society, woven deeply into the cultural fabric of the nation. Its roots trace back to at least 1000 BC, reflecting a long-standing tradition that has ...

John Mackay is a Scottish doctor who moved to Hong Kong in 1963. He practiced medicine there for several decades, becoming a respected physician in the city. Mackay’s memoir, “A Doctor’s Life in Hong ...

Traditional festivals are essential in preserving the rich and diverse heritage of Chinese culture. These festivals, marked by colorful practices and centuries-old customs, provide an exclusive look ...

Traditional Chinese music, with its origins tracing back to the Neolithic age, represents a fundamental aspect of Chinese culture. Unlike Western music which often focuses on harmony and counterpoint, ...

The Hidden Depths of Qin Shi Huang’s Mausoleum: A Story of Preservation and Mystery. The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the First Emperor of a unified China, represents one of the most fascinating and ...

Yuqing Liu, a renowned olfactory interaction artist and sensory immersion designer, is known for her revolutionary research into human olfaction and memory. Using advanced multisensory technologies, ...

The Good War of Consul Reeves is a historical book by Peter Rose that chronicles the life and actions of John Reeves, the British consul in Macao, during the early 1940s, just before and during the ...

The Pompeii Lakshmi, an artifact of Indian art, discovered in 1938 amidst the ruins of Pompeii, which had been preserved since its destruction in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Interestingly ...

The Art of Zhonghu: The Instrument That Enriches Chinese Orchestras. Zhonghu (中胡), commonly referred to as the “Chinese viola,” is a traditional Chinese string instrument derived from the Erhu (二胡).