The “VPNs are going to be blocked in China” story seems to get written at least once a year. Eventually, it might actually come true
Audio: China's territorial claims on the rocks in the South China Sea
Telling “The Story of China” in Six Hours is Futile, But Give BBC Credit for Trying
It’s hard to fault the producers of the BBC Two documentary “The Story of China” (being broadcast this summer in the US on PBS, viewable online) for perhaps falling into the trap of the old Chinese saying, “走马看花” — to view flowers while racing a horse — i.e. attaining a superficial understanding through cursory observation.
The Boat Claiming the South China Sea
Some rules cannot be broken
Beijing's Mystery Canal: Centuries-Old Brook Reimagined in Qianmen Neighborhood
Last month, state media buzzed about the restoration of an ancient brook, a long-lost waterway transformed into a beautiful new park in Beijing. The trouble was, the brook didn’t seem to exist on any historical maps of the city.
What Can Donald Trump Learn from China’s Great Wall?
A Summer of Anniversaries
Not Just for Tourists: How to Make the Most of Beijing's Scenic Spots
The 5 People You Meet on the Beijing Metro
Three Days in Yangon, Myanmar: A City on the Rise
Walking the City: A Guide to Exploring Beijing by Foot
Forbidden City Tickets Only to Be Sold Online Beginning October
The Electric Camel
Slow Boats and Caravans: Great Explorers in Chinese History
China was never closed to the world. The myth of Chinese civilization huddled behind the Great Wall, isolated and insular, is as much a product of Western imagination as any historical reality. For thousands of years, travelers, traders, scholars, and missionaries explored the overland routes and sea lanes connecting China with the rest of the world.
