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The Real Story of Wu Zetian’s Right-Hand Woman

Contributions from individuals with unique perspectives to share. Hear from everyone, from experts and commentators to those whose voices are often marginalized.

VOICES & OPINION

Shangguan Wan’er was an accomplished politician and poet. So why have later generations painted her as a promiscuous striver?

China’s Underwater History

The Maritime Silk Road remains relatively obscure. New technologies for identifying and recovering lost ships could help change that.

The Many Faiths of Quanzhou

The city has been hailed in China as an example of interfaith tolerance, but that tolerance didn’t spring out of nowhere. It was the product of a commitment to intercultural and international exchange.

How a Forgotten Religion Shaped China

In a small temple in the southeastern city of Quanzhou, half a world away from his birthplace, visitors can find one of the last still-standing representations of the Persian prophet Mani.

The TV Show Highlighting Chinese Culture’s Feminine Side

Locked in competition with neighboring Shaanxi, the central Henan province has sought to spotlight the beauty and grace of traditional Chinese culture, instead of its raw power.

The Enduring Influence of Afghanistan on Chinese Art

Afghanistan has had a more profound impact on the art and culture of China than many realize.