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Pursuit of Jade took no time in becoming one of the fan-favorite historical Chinese dramas of 2026, thanks to the engaging plot and cast members who brought the characters to life.

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The Chinese Communist Party has embraced the study of Greek and Latin—as, in some ways, an antidote to the modern West.

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The Murdochs’ is a documentary series following the eldest children of media mogul Rupert Murdoch as they engage in a battle of succession. It gives us an insight into what actually went on behind the ...

Bangkok's Siri Sala just played host to New York's coolest mahjong club and founder Subhas Kandasamy never wants to leave ...

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Korean historical dramas range from accurate depictions to supernatural fantasies with romance and action. Some series, like Hwarang, Moon Embracing The Sun, and Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung, blend ...

China's first generation of wealthy entrepreneurs begins passing on $2.1trn to heirs, creating inheritance disputes and deepening inequality as economic growth slows.