Articles related to "Chinese History"
Review of The Dragon and the Foreign Devils
The Dragon and the Foreign Devils charts the history of China and its foreign relations over the course of three thousand years.
the dragon and the foreign devils • chinese history • china and foreign relations • harry gelber • middle kingdom
The Dragon and the Foreign Devils charts the history of China and its foreign relations over the course of three thousand years.
the dragon and the foreign devils • chinese history • china and foreign relations • harry gelber • middle kingdom
Beijing Bridge Holds Place in Chinese History
Wanping is now a quiet suburb in southwestern Beijing, but shots fired on the Marco Polo Bridge in July 1937 officially kicked off the start of the Sino-Japanese war.
lugou qiao • marco polo bridge • wanping china • chinese war of resistance against japan • day trips from beijing
Wanping is now a quiet suburb in southwestern Beijing, but shots fired on the Marco Polo Bridge in July 1937 officially kicked off the start of the Sino-Japanese war.
lugou qiao • marco polo bridge • wanping china • chinese war of resistance against japan • day trips from beijing
Business in China I: Introduction
What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
china • business in china • investing in china • chinese culture • chinese history
What come in mind when we say China? Kung-fu or kung pao chicken? Well China has gone past all the stereotypes and established itself as world's economic powerhouse.
china • business in china • investing in china • chinese culture • chinese history
Chinese New Year
What's in store for Chinese New Year?
web sites • chinese culture • chinese history
What's in store for Chinese New Year?
web sites • chinese culture • chinese history
East Meets West - Matteo Ricci
This is the first part of what will be an ongoing series of articles exploring early contacts between the Eastern world and the Western world. Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit priest, was the first missionary to China to make much of an impact, though the legacy he left had much more to do with science than with Christianity.
china • chinese • history • matteo ricci • east
This is the first part of what will be an ongoing series of articles exploring early contacts between the Eastern world and the Western world. Matteo Ricci, a Jesuit priest, was the first missionary to China to make much of an impact, though the legacy he left had much more to do with science than with Christianity.
china • chinese • history • matteo ricci • east
Mulan
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
This young woman's story has inspired generations of Chinese poets, writers, artists, dramatists, and even American filmmakers! She is one of China's "Woman Warriors"-- Mulan.
fa mulan • mulan • women • chinese history • maiden of yueh
Review of Ten Thousand Miles Without A Cloud
Sun Shuyun follows the trail of heroic Chinese monk in search of the origins of Buddhism in China.
ten thousand miles a cloud • sun shuyun • buddhism • chinese buddhism • xuanzang
Sun Shuyun follows the trail of heroic Chinese monk in search of the origins of Buddhism in China.
ten thousand miles a cloud • sun shuyun • buddhism • chinese buddhism • xuanzang
Shanghai
A brief introduction to the city of Shanghai and its history.
shanghai • industrial and economic development • chinese history • opium wars
A brief introduction to the city of Shanghai and its history.
shanghai • industrial and economic development • chinese history • opium wars
Sima Qian: The Castrated Historian
The life and achgievement of the great Chinese historian Sima Qian, the castrated chronicler.
chinese history • sima qian • han dynasty • castration
The life and achgievement of the great Chinese historian Sima Qian, the castrated chronicler.
chinese history • sima qian • han dynasty • castration
The Trung Sisters, Undaunted Courage
An accounting of the final days of the Trung sisters.
battle • han dynasty • trung sisters • vietnam • chinese history
An accounting of the final days of the Trung sisters.
battle • han dynasty • trung sisters • vietnam • chinese history
Art and Literature of the Chinese Sung Dynasty
The Sung, or Song Dynasty, was the ruling government in China between 960 and 1279. Brilliant strides in landscape and portrait painting graced this period.
chinese history • art in chinese history • art of the sung dynasty • literature of the song dynasty • song dynasty
The Sung, or Song Dynasty, was the ruling government in China between 960 and 1279. Brilliant strides in landscape and portrait painting graced this period.
chinese history • art in chinese history • art of the sung dynasty • literature of the song dynasty • song dynasty
Ancient Chinese Characters
The Chinese writing system dates back to China's Shang Dynasty (16th-11th Century BC). Many of these ancient symbols evolved into modern day Chinese characters.
chinese language • chinese symbols • chinese calligraphy • chinese culture • chinese writing
The Chinese writing system dates back to China's Shang Dynasty (16th-11th Century BC). Many of these ancient symbols evolved into modern day Chinese characters.
chinese language • chinese symbols • chinese calligraphy • chinese culture • chinese writing
Biographies: China's Movers and Shakers
Biographical fact sheets for three political powerhouses in China's very recent past and present: Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, and Jiang Zemin.
china • chinese • history • current events • li peng
Biographical fact sheets for three political powerhouses in China's very recent past and present: Li Peng, Zhu Rongji, and Jiang Zemin.
china • chinese • history • current events • li peng
Book Review: Empress Orchid by Anchee Min
Anchee Min's attention to detail drowns the characters and plot of an otherwise intensely gripping piece of literature.
empress orchid • empress orchid review • chinese history • anchee min • fiction
Anchee Min's attention to detail drowns the characters and plot of an otherwise intensely gripping piece of literature.
empress orchid • empress orchid review • chinese history • anchee min • fiction
Book Review: Little Hut of Leaping Fishes
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.
little hut of leapping fishes • chiew-siah tei • imperial china • family loyalty and personal integrity • chinese history
Set in the final years of Imperial China, Chiew-Siah Tei explores the lives of two brothers as they carry their family legacy into a new era in Chinese history.
little hut of leapping fishes • chiew-siah tei • imperial china • family loyalty and personal integrity • chinese history
China: Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
The Tang and Song Dynasties of China provide a glimpse into ancient Chinese splendor and reveal Chinese advances in all aspects of human life.
china • tang dynasty • song dynasty • chinese history • chinese dynasties
Five Beijing Museums That Are Worth Visiting
Beijing is peppered with museums, including Drum Tower, Museum of Chinese History, Military Museum, Big Bell Temple and Museum of Natural History. All are worth a visit.
beijing museums • drum tower • museum of chinese history • beijing military museum • big bell temple
Beijing is peppered with museums, including Drum Tower, Museum of Chinese History, Military Museum, Big Bell Temple and Museum of Natural History. All are worth a visit.
beijing museums • drum tower • museum of chinese history • beijing military museum • big bell temple
History of Wushu
Wushu is one of the most widely practiced martial arts today. Where does it come from?
history • wushu • history of wushu • health • exercise
Wushu is one of the most widely practiced martial arts today. Where does it come from?
history • wushu • history of wushu • health • exercise
Hong Kong Style Boats Race in America
Each July, Lake Michigan is the scene of a race dedicated to an ancient Chinese poet, using traditional Dragon Boats like those in races held around the world.
dragon boats • festival • china • poet ch'u yuan • boat racing
Each July, Lake Michigan is the scene of a race dedicated to an ancient Chinese poet, using traditional Dragon Boats like those in races held around the world.
dragon boats • festival • china • poet ch'u yuan • boat racing
Kublai Khan
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Much more than just Marco Polo’s friend and employer, learn about the foreign founder of the Yuan Dynasty, and the ruler who suffered the wrath of the Japanese kamikaze long before WWII gave the term new meaning.
kublai khan • genghis khan • yuan • dynasty • china
Sights to See in Shanghai
At the same time European, American and Oriental, Shanghai is a modern city with a long history. These are the key places to visit and useful tips for a short stay.
visit shanghai • shanghai sights and attractions • bund waterfront • shanghai museum • french concession
At the same time European, American and Oriental, Shanghai is a modern city with a long history. These are the key places to visit and useful tips for a short stay.
visit shanghai • shanghai sights and attractions • bund waterfront • shanghai museum • french concession
The Voyages of Admiral Cheng Ho
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
The amazing voyages of the Chinese admiral Cheng Ho are described and placed in historical context.
chinese history • naval history • cheng ho • ma huan • muslims in china
Visit the Shanghai Museum
Full to bursting with items from China's long history, Shanghai's museums don't come better than this.
shanghai museum • shanghai attractions • chinese art • chinese history • chinese bronzes
Full to bursting with items from China's long history, Shanghai's museums don't come better than this.
shanghai museum • shanghai attractions • chinese art • chinese history • chinese bronzes
Wu Zetian : China's Only Empress
The only empress in all of China's history broke with a Confucian tradition which not only believed that women should not rule, but that they belonged in the home. Wu Zetian gained her position with cunning and ruthlessness and then went on to be a very good ruler. Find out how it all happened.
china • chinese • history • asia • asian
The only empress in all of China's history broke with a Confucian tradition which not only believed that women should not rule, but that they belonged in the home. Wu Zetian gained her position with cunning and ruthlessness and then went on to be a very good ruler. Find out how it all happened.
china • chinese • history • asia • asian
Ancient Rocketry
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.
ancient rocketry • ancient rocketry china • black powder rocket china • taoist alchemists gunpowder • china discovery of gunpowder
Art and Literature of China's Ming Dynasty
The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.
chinese history • china's great wall • chinese literature • romance novels • rosewood furniture
The Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644, reshaped Chinese cultural history. From the construction of the Great Wall, to the appearance of fictional novels, it is was a famous era.
chinese history • china's great wall • chinese literature • romance novels • rosewood furniture
China and Restrictions on the Falun Gong
This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies.
religious persecution • china • chinese persecution • chinese religion • falun gong
This article gives a brief overview of the Falun Gong movement and evaluates China's policy towards the group before finally weighing the implications of such policies.
religious persecution • china • chinese persecution • chinese religion • falun gong
Han
Liu Pang founded the Han Dynasty, which succeeded the Chin. The achievements of the Han Dynasty were many, not least in the promotion of social mobility.
shih huang-di • hsiang yu • liu pang • imperial examinations system • social mobility in china
Liu Pang founded the Han Dynasty, which succeeded the Chin. The achievements of the Han Dynasty were many, not least in the promotion of social mobility.
shih huang-di • hsiang yu • liu pang • imperial examinations system • social mobility in china
The Qin and Han Dynasties
When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?
taoism • taoist • daoism • daoist • taoist history
When did Taoism become popular in Chinese society? How did this religion expand in the Han Dynasty?
taoism • taoist • daoism • daoist • taoist history
The Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
spratly islands • china • vietnam • confrontation • negotiation
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
spratly islands • china • vietnam • confrontation • negotiation
The Spratly Islands
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
spratly islands • china • vietnam • confrontation • negotiation
The Spratly Islands are a group of widely spaced, unpopulated islands in the middle of the South China Sea. Why should we care about them?
spratly islands • china • vietnam • confrontation • negotiation
Rob Cohen's The Mummy:Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
Beyond bad acting and directorial mistakes, The Mummy has a steady plot that moves along with dramatic effects and great set design. Includes some spoilers.
the mummy: tomb of the dragon • emperor • rob cohen • brendan fraser • maria bello
Beyond bad acting and directorial mistakes, The Mummy has a steady plot that moves along with dramatic effects and great set design. Includes some spoilers.
the mummy: tomb of the dragon • emperor • rob cohen • brendan fraser • maria bello
Surnames in China are Useful Common Words
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
One of the classic textbooks for Chinese children was "Hundreds of Family Names". In learning the family names, they thus recognized hundreds of basic Chinese characters.
surname • surnames • china • chinese • chinese family
The Top Ten
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
Take a trip through the top ten most popular articles here in Oriental History.
oriental • history • asia • asian • opium war
The First Opium War
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
Chinese Earthenware Figurines
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
clay tomb art • red earthenware figurines • five entertainers • chinese han dynasty art • portland art museum in portland oregon
In many ancient Chinese tombs, clay figurines and pottery accompanied the dead.
clay tomb art • red earthenware figurines • five entertainers • chinese han dynasty art • portland art museum in portland oregon
Chou
The Chou Dynasty succeeded the Shang Dynasty as the Age of Reason succeeded the Age of Magic.
china • chou dynasty • shang dynasty • mandate of heaven • steppes
The Chou Dynasty succeeded the Shang Dynasty as the Age of Reason succeeded the Age of Magic.
china • chou dynasty • shang dynasty • mandate of heaven • steppes
Explore the Great Wall
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
This is a review of the book Explore the Great Wall.
china • great wall • ming • walking tour • beijing
Feng Shui in the Home for Luck
Feng Shui literally means wind, water, the thing one might feel but cannot see or hold.
feng shui the home for luck • chinese art of harmony • feng shui principles • ying • positive chi
Feng Shui literally means wind, water, the thing one might feel but cannot see or hold.
feng shui the home for luck • chinese art of harmony • feng shui principles • ying • positive chi
How to Make Oolong - the Tastiest Green Tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Oolong Tea and the Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony. How this fine tea is manufactured and processed and how it should be brewed.
oolong tea health benefits • wulong tea for slimming • how wulong tea is manufactured • brewing a perfect cup of oolong tea • how to brew wulong tea
Ming
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.
mongol yuan dynasty • red turbans rebellion • revolution in china • tributary system in china • peasant revolt in china
The Mongol Yuan Dynasty was a disaster for the Chinese people. Eventually they rebelled and established a new dynasty of their own.
mongol yuan dynasty • red turbans rebellion • revolution in china • tributary system in china • peasant revolt in china
The Dream of Red Mansions
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
The Five Dynasties
An introduction to the chaotic period of five dynasties and ten principalities throuh which China suffered between 907-960. Was this period really the Dark Ages?
later liang dynasty • later tang dynasty • later jin dynasty • later han dynasty • later zhou dynasty
An introduction to the chaotic period of five dynasties and ten principalities throuh which China suffered between 907-960. Was this period really the Dark Ages?
later liang dynasty • later tang dynasty • later jin dynasty • later han dynasty • later zhou dynasty
The Revolt of An Lushan
History sometimes seems to be an inevitable process - but it was not. There were many occasions when a major change could have happened but was diverted by chance.
china • tang dynasty • revolt • rebellion • an lushan
History sometimes seems to be an inevitable process - but it was not. There were many occasions when a major change could have happened but was diverted by chance.
china • tang dynasty • revolt • rebellion • an lushan
Western Xia
The history and people of the Western Xia, a state created by fierce Tanguts one thousand years ago.
nomads • steppe • china • sung dynasty • mongols
The history and people of the Western Xia, a state created by fierce Tanguts one thousand years ago.
nomads • steppe • china • sung dynasty • mongols
An Insider's Look at Nanjing
Nanjing was the first capital of the Republic of China and it's a worthwhile stop on any China itinerary.
sun-yat sen • purple mountain • nanjing • nanjing massacre • xinjiekou square
Nanjing was the first capital of the Republic of China and it's a worthwhile stop on any China itinerary.
sun-yat sen • purple mountain • nanjing • nanjing massacre • xinjiekou square
Australia’s Relations with Asia
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.
australia’s relations with asia • australia’s future • asia-pacific region • cultural change • international relations
Chinese New Year Treats
Traditional Chinese "cakes" and some ideas for decorating a traditional cake with Chinese New Year Themes
chinese new years • chinese cakes • cake • cake decorating • oriental
Traditional Chinese "cakes" and some ideas for decorating a traditional cake with Chinese New Year Themes
chinese new years • chinese cakes • cake • cake decorating • oriental
Chinese Warships Patrol Waters Off Somalia
For the first time since the voyages of Zheng He in the fifteenth century, China has deployed its navy overseas, in response to the threat posed by Somali pirates.
chinese navy fights somali pirates • piracy in gulf of aden • somalia crisis • fight against pirates • peoples liberation army navy
For the first time since the voyages of Zheng He in the fifteenth century, China has deployed its navy overseas, in response to the threat posed by Somali pirates.
chinese navy fights somali pirates • piracy in gulf of aden • somalia crisis • fight against pirates • peoples liberation army navy
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