The planning of Chinese capitals for millennia has centered around the core concept of "Central Axis," which emphasizes the ...

It wasn't until after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 that efforts were made to restore the grottoes.

A woman poses for a photo at the China National Botanical Garden in Beijing, March 19, 2025. As temperatures rise in the early days of spring, flowers start to bloom everywhere in the city.

In his new book, the 14th Dalai Lama claims that his successor would be born in “a free world” which was outside China. China's foreign ministry has criticised the Dalai Lama after he claimed ...

The Dalai Lama has said his successor will be born outside China - but Beijing says it will choose the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. In a new book published on Tuesday, the 89-year ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines pushed back against China on Monday after its top diplomat dismissed last week the tension between the two countries as a “shadow play,” with a “screenplay” for ...

Baita Temple (Temple of White Pagoda) sub-district in central Beijing's Xicheng district is booming with trendy eateries and flagship stores, blending historical Hutong charm with modern commerce.

BEIJING – Inside the Taiwan Hall, one of the many cavernous meeting rooms at the Great Hall of the People named after provinces and regions in China, there is a statue that embodies what is ...

From the choppy waters of the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait to the frozen ridges of the Himalayas, China is pursuing a relentless campaign of expansion, operating in the hazy zone between ...

After 1,700 years the first ancient Greek temple opened in Arcadia, Peloponnese over the weekend. Hundreds of people attended the inauguration ceremony of the temple which was built for liturgical ...

BEIJING – Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence (AI) courses to primary and secondary school students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector. From the coming ...

BEIJING: Trade tensions between the world's two leading economies are set to escalate on Monday (Mar 10), as Beijing begins levying tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for ...