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Lantern Festival 2023: Know date, history, importanceThe lanterns are traditional Chinese lights that are launched into the air and constructed of paper or oiled silk. During the festival, the...05 Feb, 2023, 06.14 PM IST- Rare 15th century porcelain bowl from China turns up at a Connecticut yard auction, sells for $722,000The bowl is one of only seven such bowls known to exist in the world.18 Mar, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
- Hong Kong sees rush to renew UK passports as fears for future growBeijing's push to impose national security laws in the former British colony has stoked worry about its future and prompted Britain to offe...02 Jun, 2020, 04.21 PM IST
- History of Indian Ocean shows how old rivalries can trigger rise of new forcesInterestingly, both sets of developments echo geopolitical dynamics that played themselves out in the Indian Ocean rim before the arrival o...12 Jul, 2018, 07.50 PM IST
- Dalai Lama's successor must have China's endorsement: China's think-tanksChina has proclaimed the power to approve the naming of 'high' reincarnations in Tibet, based on a precedent set by the Qianlong Emperor of...09 Apr, 2017, 06.53 PM IST
- Learning with the times: Since when have defensive walls been made to protect countries or cities?The wall was demolished in November 1989. Similar to the Berlin wall is the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which acts as the de facto bor...30 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
- In light of Trump's proposed 'Mexico' wall, here is looking at other walls and the history behind themTrump stormed to victory on the simple promise of building a wall to cordon the US off to unwanted immigrants from Mexico.26 Jan, 2017, 08.26 AM IST
- Chinese cave 'graffiti' tells story of climate changeAccording to the inscriptions in Dayu Cave, residents would come to the cave both to get water and to pray for rain in times of drought.14 Aug, 2015, 04.03 PM IST
- A historical treat awaits you on your next Chinese vacationIf ever there was a time to plan a trip to China, it’s now. The country is in the midst of a major facelift, with thousands of years of his...06 Aug, 2015, 08.46 AM IST
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Xi'an City Wall, gets Tang dynasty welcomePM Modi visited the Xi'an City Wall which is the oldest and the largest surviving wall of its kind in China and was given a traditional Tan...15 May, 2015, 02.34 AM IST
- Xi Jinping, Li Keqiang to host Narendra Modi with high-profile events on China visitPillars of India's soft power such as Buddhism and Yoga will take centre stage during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China next mo...23 Apr, 2015, 08.51 PM IST
- IBM builds online version of China's famed Forbidden CityIBM has opened online doors to a virtual version of the famed Forbidden City in China that served for centuries as an exclusive realm for t...11 Oct, 2008, 05.46 AM IST
- Olympic flame sets off on final relayThe Olympic flame approached the final destination of its long and sometimes contentious global tour on Wednesday, greeted by rapturoes cro...06 Aug, 2008, 09.37 AM IST
- Feast for the sensesXian, the capital of Shaanxi province in central China, is also known for its world-class museums and the 14th century city walls, besides ...28 Feb, 2008, 12.05 AM IST
- Antique China and its Forbidden CityEconomic and political reforms over the past 10 years have made China more attractive to people who are interested in history and culture.13 Dec, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Qing dynasty bowl sells for record $19.5mHong Kong art dealer Robert Chang sold a Qing Dynasty porcelain bowl, the pride of his collection, for a record HK$151.3 million ($19.5 mil...29 Nov, 2006, 12.36 AM IST
- Who can ignore the dragon now?ET puts you on the upswing of Chinese economy as China's president Hu Jintao visits India from Nov 20.13 Nov, 2006, 01.19 AM IST
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