53 h. ago '2025 Diplomats' Day at the Palace Museum' event held in Beijing

'2025 Diplomats' Day at the Palace Museum' event held in Beijing  ecns.cn

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7 d. ago Why China’s leaders seek a culture that is both modern and distinctly Chinese

Renowned historian Wang Gungwu’s Roads to Chinese Modernity: Civilisation and National Culture traces China’s transformation from an ancient civilisation into a modern nation-state shaped by revolution, reform and global engagement. Drawing on decades of scholarship and his unique perspective as an overseas Chinese intellectual, Wang reflects in this excerpt on Deng Xiaoping’s legacy and the enduring challenge facing China’s leaders today: how to build a modern national culture that embraces...

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8 d. ago Mothers were in charge of ancient Chinese society, Neolithic burial site reveals

Sometime around 4,500 years ago, a matrilineal community lived in what is now Shandong in eastern China. They farmed millet near the coast, raised animals and possibly engaged in fishing. This was the world’s earliest known matrilineal society and it lasted 250 years, maintaining a stable lineage through at least 10 generations, a Chinese-led team has discovered. To decipher their family history, the team analysed ancient DNA from 60 individuals dating to between 2750 and 2500 BC. Their findings...

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2 w. ago Restoring ‘the old as old’ top criterion for refurbishing Palace Museum

Restoring ‘the old as old’ top criterion for refurbishing Palace Museum  Global Times

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2 w. ago Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here’s why.

Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here’s why.  Big Think

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2 w. ago Culture&Life | Get a glimpse of China's Ancient Caihua technique at Palace Museum in Beijing

Culture&Life | Get a glimpse of China's Ancient Caihua technique at Palace Museum in Beijing  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Culture | Get a glimpse of China's Ancient Caihua technique at Palace Museum in Beijing

Culture | Get a glimpse of China's Ancient Caihua technique at Palace Museum in Beijing  Big News Network.com

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2 w. ago Exhibition themed on Caihua held at Palace Museum in Beijing

Exhibition themed on Caihua held at Palace Museum in Beijing  Xinhua

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2 w. ago Terracotta Warriors exhibition in Southern California showcases China's ancient civilization

Terracotta Warriors exhibition in Southern California showcases China's ancient civilization  Global Times

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2 w. ago Hong Kong Palace Museum holds first fully digital show on Forbidden City

Show includes moving images of icons such as dragons and phoenixes – all rendered at immense scale for visitors to enjoy.

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3 w. ago China’s ancient silk texts return from the US to display in Beijing in July

China’s ancient silk texts return from the US to display in Beijing in July  Global Times

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4 w. ago Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art repatriates ancient silk manuscript to China

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art repatriates ancient silk manuscript to China  The Art Newspaper

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4 w. ago Gene study whispers ancient tales of longest human trek, from Asia to Americas

DNA analysis helps researchers unlock mysteries of indigenous groups who crossed prehistoric land bridge to western hemisphere.

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4 w. ago The "Rejoicing in Woods and Springs: A Journey through Garden Cultures in China and the Wider World" exhibition targets to run in Hong Kong in 2026

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Palace Museum have signed a landmark Memorandum of Cooperation titled “Promotion of Chinese Culture and Arts Tech Talent Development in the Mainland and Hong Kong”. The five-year collaboration aligns with the Central Government’s vision as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, which aims to position Hong Kong as an East-meets-West hub for international cultural exchange. The initiative also aims to nurture arts technology and cultural talent, laying a solid foundation for innovation and creativity in this sector.Key initiatives The Memorandum outlines several key initiatives aimed at achieving its ambitious goals. Among them is the restoration of the historic Chengqiangong at the Palace Museum and the subsequent creation of The Palace Museum Hong Kong Cultural Exchange Hub. This hub will serve as a vibrant platform for cultural interaction, featuring the thematic exhibit...

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