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NewsChina explores the perspectives driving today’s China and its people with a deep dive into the histories that shaped them.

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  • English

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  • May 15 · 15 min

    Early US-China Relations: Monumental Gesture

    Today, we’ll talk about a Chinese stone tablet that informs readers about early US-China connections, revealing the mutual respect and admiration that bridged oceans long before the days of official diplomacy.

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  • May 12 · 14 min

    Mulan: The Invented Hero Who Has Endured for 1,500 Years

    Today, we’ll talk about Mulan, a legendary heroine who has inspired the world for over 1,500 years by disguising herself as a man to take her elderly father’s place in the army, rising to become a celebrated general, and ultimately choosing family over fame.

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  • May 5 · 16 min

    When Tigers Ruled the Wild: The Story Behind the Tiger-Devouring-Man Bronze

    Today, we’ll talk about a rare bronze ritual vessel from the Shang dynasty decorated with the striking image of a tiger devouring a human, and how this powerful motif reveals ancient Chinese beliefs about nature, sacrifice, shamanism, and the mysterious connection between humans, animals, and the spirit world.

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  • April 28 · 15 min

    One Hundred Horses: An Italian Master in Imperial China

    Today, we’ll talk about the Italian Jesuit painter Giuseppe Castiglione, who crossed cultural boundaries to serve three Qing emperors and created a groundbreaking fusion of European realism and Chinese court painting, most famously represented by his masterpiece One Hundred Horses.

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  • April 14 · 16 min

    A Bronze Beast’s Journey: The Dowry That Traveled a Thousand Miles

    Today, we’ll talk about a mysterious 3,000-year-old bronze vessel from China that once traveled as part of a noblewoman’s dowry, revealing how marriage, wealth, and political alliances shaped the lives of families and even states in ancient Chinese society.

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