Capitalism may not be much in fashion among younger Americans these days, but renowned University of Illinois at Chicago economist Deirdre McCloskey believes the system holds the key to expanded prosperity and human liberation....

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Crime and Punishment in China

There are two types of Ruqun if categorized by where the skirt is tied - one with the skirt tied above the chest, and the other one is tied on the waist.



During the Tang Dynasty, other than the iconic Qixiong Ruqun, a...

The FT's Mercedes Ruehl looks at how far the city has come in attracting money and talent to its start-up sector and how far it has to go before it can be considered a world-leading centre of tech innovation.

Satellite images show coal power plants across China appear to be expanding and ramping up production.

In this video we explore the Great Wall of China and the great efforts it took to build it.

Learn what we have seen during silks journey from east to west.<br/>
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 7

Like the Egyptians, the ancient Chinese believed the items they took with them to the grave would accompany them into the afterlife. But instead of burying actual people with him underground, the emperor created clay reproductions of...

Michelle Garnaut began her career as one of China's most celebrated restaurateurs in 1989, when she opened M at the Fringe in Hong Kong. It swiftly grew into a city institution, and in 1999, M on the Bund opened, the first independent...

The spread of the new Coronavirus has continued, with a number of cases showing up in countries like Iran, Italy, and South Korea. Coronavirus information is changing by the minute, so we’re back with another update.

Let's make the world a better place by working together. The Earth Parachute is a great tool for teaching geography and teamwork while keeping active and interesting.<br/>

The FT's South Asia correspondent Stephanie Findlay looks at how the coronavirus spread from India's biggest cities to rural areas and why the country is finding it harder than its peers to bounce back from the pandemic.

The music of China from 800-200 BC

China is building a powerful laser radar facility to help researchers study atmospheric particles that protect against cosmic rays and solar winds.

What were the major religions that moved along the silk roads? What items moved from west to east?<br/>
The Silk Roads: Ideas and Religion, Part 1

This video provides a brief overview of Bangladesh, highlighting its unique geographical features. It also explores the historical significance of the rivers in Bangladesh, the fertile soil for agriculture, and the cultural diversity...

Paving the way for modern democratic society, the ancient Mediterranean world traded goods and ideas across three continents over thousands of years.

This video provides a glimpse into the devastating floods that hit Bangladesh in July 2020. It highlights the widespread impact on homes, lives lost, and the challenges faced by communities living in flood-prone areas. The video sheds...

Beijing has banned individuals free travel to Taiwan, amid what it says are rising cross-strait tensions.

What was the whole process of European discovery? What does Britain have to do with the silk roads?<br/>
The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan, Part 2

More than five years after the fall of Lehman Brothers we are still dealing with the problem of high unemployment, the worst kind of "waste" in economic theory.



Is there a better approach? A number of...

Why we should worry about job quality, not quantity—or robot overlords.
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Amid widespread debate about the impact of automation and trade imbalances on jobs, MIT economist David Autor says his concern right now is “not the...

For years tensions have been escalating in the South China sea, with China trying to use the waters to exert greater influence over the region. However, China's tactic of building new islands and general Chinese controversy has caused...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about How Trains Changed China