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STYLE

Artful phoenix coronet products in high demand

Fridge magnets inspired by the Empress Xiaoduan's phoenix coronet have become an unexpected cultural phenomenon at the National Museum of China.
29-Apr-2025

China's quest for Zidanku Manuscript

The odyssey of the Zidanku Chu Silk Manuscript, an extraordinary relic of China's Warring States Period, reminds us that history, once lost, must be tirelessly reclaimed.
29-Apr-2025

National Museum of China unveils new brand for global civilizations

The "National Exhibition" will feature a diverse range of exhibitions, integrating historical narratives with modern technology.
27-Apr-2025

HERITAGE

The Chu Silk Manuscripts: A lost treasure awaiting return

Older than the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Chu Silk Manuscripts holding a Chinese creation myth have been separated from their homeland for almost 80 years. What are the manuscripts? Why are they so significant? And how were they unscrupulously taken to the United States? Find out more!
27-Apr-2025
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Suzhou gardens: Where nature and harmony unite

Suzhou gardens are all about balance and harmony, and blending nature into daily life.
27-Apr-2025
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Suzhou's gardens: where every step tells a story

Entering one of Suzhou's classical gardens is like stepping into a living masterpiece.
26-Apr-2025

Collapse of the cosmos: Battle between fire and water

In ancient Chinese mythology, the clash between Zhu Rong, the fire god, and Gong Gong, the water god, shattered the cosmic balance, causing the Pillar of Heaven to collapse. This rupture led to the sky falling, the world in chaos, and the forces of nature at war.
24-Apr-2025

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