It is said that Zeng Guofan, a general and the leader of the Xiang Army during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), would organize dragon leaping and jumping in his camp after winning a battle. Beijing ...

Most tunnels are built using specialised equipment and cutting edge technology, that have helped revolutionise the field of civil engineering. Just think of Norway's Rogfast tunnel, which at 392 ...

In the intense world of competitive sports, the pressure placed upon athletes can often be overwhelming. One of the most scrutinized sports in China, table tennis, illustrates this perfectly, ...

In the world of Chinese table tennis, few stories resonate as deeply as the partnership between Qiu Yike and Sun Yingsha. Recently, in a public event that showcased their deep friendship, Qiu Yike was ...

Often referred to as the "Father of Modern China," Sun held a pivotal role in overthrowing the Qing dynasty and establishing the Republic of China. Sun Yat-sen expressed his support for Zionism in ...

Biqiong Wu is at the Hubei Key Laboratory of Intelligent Yangtze and Hydroelectric Science, China Yangtze Power Company, Yichang, China. China’s Yangtze River is the longest in Eurasia and the ...

Too much sun can do more than turn your skin red or brown—it can actually make you sick. Sun poisoning is an extreme form of sunburn. It doesn’t only affect your skin; it also causes an inflammatory ...

Brussels was a bit chilly than usual on October 14, the day the Philippines and the European Union resumed negotiations on a free-trade agreement (FTA). The atmosphere at the negotiating table, ...

Liu Guoliang, president of the Chinese Table Tennis Association, attends a meeting of the sports panel of the third session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee in Beijing on Wednesday. [Photo by ...

Seismologists know a lot about the mechanics of earthquakes and why they occur. What’s more difficult to determine, however, is how to predict future earthquakes. And while associating ...

On a dynamic planet like Earth, it can be easy for drivers of change to go unnoticed – but scientists have now established and investigated an unexpected link between the Sun and our homeworld.