A solar eclipse recorded in ancient China more than 2,700 years ago is helping scientists refine measurements of Earth’s rotation and investigate the Sun’s past behavior.

A new study reveals how the ancient Persian religion of Zoroastrianism influenced early Judaism during the Achaemenid Empire.

Technicians excavate the Nestorian church at the Tangchaodun site in Qitai county, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, in 2022.

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A scene from the historical drama Swords Into Plowshares, which has raised public interest in the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms (907-960) period. [Photo provided to China Daily] The recent popular ...

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

A direct ancestor of modern humans may have arrived in China much earlier than previously thought, according to a study that may rewrite our understanding of how early hominin species spread around ...

China is set to enact a landmark law requiring ethnic minorities to use Mandarin Chinese as their main language of instruction, overturning decades-old policies that date back to the era of Mao Zedong ...

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As per ancient Chinese texts, this color is one of the primary colors used in Chinese New Year celebrations and decorations, as it is believed to be a potent symbol of good luck, vitality, and ...

Chinese New Year 2026 starts on 17 February, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. Celebrated globally, it marks renewal, family reunions, and traditions like red decorations, temple visits, and ...

As the lunar calendar turns, millions across the globe prepare to welcome one of the most vibrant and meaningful celebrations of the year, Chinese New Year. Also known as the Spring Festival, this ...