Thai fisherman Sawat Kaewdam sorting his fishing net along the banks of Mekong river in the Golden Triangle region in ...

The statue's appeal is reflected in the numbers. According to official data, by Nov 11, the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area ...

A wall of Cave 61 features prominent women of the Cao family.[Photo provided to China Daily] One theme that continually echoes through the world-renowned Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, Gansu province, is ...

A TOURIST has been blamed for sparking a fire that burnt down a sacred Chinese temple, after incorrectly using candles and ...

In 1823, President James Monroe wanted to stop European powers from meddling in the Americas. The idea had a corollary — that ...

Built between the 9th and 7th centuries BC, the Fortress of Van overlooks the modern-day city of the same name and the ruins ...

Around the world, colossal statues rise above city skylines, mountain valleys, and serene countryside landscapes, each one a ...

Think of the largest and most iconic sculptures on the planet. Do the Statue of Liberty in New York or Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro come to mind? Now, an even taller statue has debuted: the ...

China’s wind and solar equipment giant Mingyang Smart Energy Group is developing a 50-megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine that would be the world’s most powerful and exceed current single-turbine ...

China has overtaken the U.S. as Canada’s top oil buyer, with up to 70% of crude shipments from British Columbia now heading to Chinese ports. The shift follows U.S.-China trade tensions and China’s ...

The history of Ancient China is full of different ethnicities, cultures, and religions. But Buddhism in China has deep and far-reaching roots. Throughout the centuries, it has left many famous and ...

The largest number of companies on the top 50 global life insurers list, ranked by life, investment-related products, and accident and health reserves or liabilities, hailed from North America, with ...