Besides the Qin dynasty's standardisations pertaining to Chinese writing and currency, equally significant was that of ...

and five imposing city gates—an unusual feature in ancient Chinese city design. But in 1959, a bold decision by the Chinese government changed its fate forever. To make way for a hydroelectric ...

[Photo/Xinhua] Xinjiang was known as Xiyu, or the Western Regions, in ancient China. Following its unification ... This move significantly bolstered the central government's authority in guiding ...