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The Context

NewsChina explores the perspectives driving today’s China and its people with a deep dive into the histories that shaped them.

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16:10

Yuegang: Crescent of Silver and Silk

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2026/02/10

Today, we’ll talk about an important Ming Dynasty port that became a cradle of globalization. Yuegang, in Fujian Province, started as a smuggling hub but was later developed into the only legally sanctioned port for private overseas trade during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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17:19

Dunhuang’s Murals: Where Time, Faith, and Art Converge

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2026/02/06

Today, we’ll talk about how Dunhuang’s murals, which are layered with faith, art, and cross-cultural exchange, preserve a thousand-year visual history of China and the Silk Road.

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17:24

China’s Murals: A Fragile Legacy Painted on Walls

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2026/02/03

Today, we’ll talk about the walls that once carried China’s greatest paintings, and the long journey of an art form shaped by faith, power, and time.

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15:43

Siku Quanshu: Lost and Bound

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2026/01/30

Today, we’ll talk about a digital project that recounts the creation of the most comprehensive book collection in Chinese history and the efforts to protect it from the ravages of war.

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21:54

Tang Architecture: Modern Science Illuminates...

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2026/01/27

Today, we’ll continue to explore modern scientific advances and ongoing research that deepen understanding of Tang-era structures, emphasizing the importance of sustained study and cultural heritage preservation.

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20:55

Tang Architecture: Modern Science Illuminates...

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2026/01/20

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about the historic quest to rediscover and preserve China’s Tang Dynasty wooden architecture, highlighting key discoveries, early investigations, and the challenges posed by time and restoration.

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21:40

A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural...

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2026/01/13

In this second half of our feature on Liao-era architecture, we’ll uncover how the lesser-known Gaoyuan Temple and other Liao structures embody cultural continuity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of China’s architectural heritage.

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20:44

A County’s Pride: Discovering Liao-Era Architectural...

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2026/01/06

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we’ll talk about how two very distinct Liao-era temples reveal the ingenuity, grandeur, and spiritual vision of ancient Chinese wooden architecture.

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14:05

Jiaohe Ruins: The Carved City

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2025/12/30

Today, we’ll talk about one of the world’s most perfectly preserved settlements, which offers valuable insights into ancient urban planning, construction techniques and the vibrant religious and cultural exchanges along the Silk Road.

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17:59

Shifting Targets: The Evolution of Archery Rites in...

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2025/12/23

Today, we’ll talk about the evolution of archery rites in ancient China that became understood through a bronze artifact in the shape of an arrow-pierced turtle, highlighting how archery transformed from a martial art essential for kings into a politically significant ritual.

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12:45

Houguan Culture: Grounds for Genius

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2025/12/16

Today, we’ll talk about how a tradition of learning and openness in an ancient county in Fuzhou helped to shape the ideas of key figures in the development of education in modern China.

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14:51

Xiao Qian: Across Frontlines and Cultures

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2025/12/12

Today, we’ll talk about the life of Xiao Qian, a Chinese writer, war correspondent, translator and cultural ambassador whose words bridged China and the world across wars, revolutions, and a century of change.

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14:05

Empire in Exile: Rediscovering Southern Song Burials

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2025/12/09

Today, we’ll talk about one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in recent Chinese history – the long-lost imperial tombs of the Southern Song dynasty, hidden for centuries beneath quiet tea fields in Zhejiang Province.

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14:35

Zhaozhou Bridge: China’s Timeless Stone Miracle

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2025/12/02

Today, we’ll talk about the Zhaozhou Bridge, a 1,400-year-old stone arch masterpiece that revolutionized global bridge engineering and withstood floods, earthquakes, and wars to remain a timeless symbol of human ingenuity.

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14:14

Empress Dowager Feng: The Woman Who Shaped a Dynasty

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2025/11/25

Today, we’ll talk about Empress Dowager Feng, a formidable woman whose intelligence, political acumen, and unwavering determination allowed her to guide her empire through turbulent times, leaving a lasting legacy in Chinese history.

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19:06

King Gesar: Dreaming Legends

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2025/11/21

Today, we’ll talk about King Gesar, the world’s longest epic that has been passed down orally among Tibetans for over a thousand years, and these days, the story has been recognized for its invaluable historic qualities and mysterious cultural inheritors.

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12:50

Museum Reveals Austronesian Roots in China

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2025/11/18

Today, we’ll talk about a new museum in Fujian Province that shines a spotlight on major discoveries linking the roots of Austronesian people to the Chinese mainland.

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15:09

The Timeless Genius of Dujiangyan: Taming a River...

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2025/11/11

Today, we’ll talk about the Dujiangyan irrigation system, a 2,200-year-old Chinese marvel of engineering that tamed a violent river using nature’s own forces, transforming a flood-ravaged plain into a prosperous “Land of Abundance”.

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16:28

The Eagle-shaped Ding: China’s 6,000-year-old...

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2025/11/07

Today, we’ll talk about the Eagle-shaped Pottery Ding, a prehistoric vessel that reveals the advanced artistry, spiritual beliefs, and enduring cultural legacy of ancient Chinese civilization.

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15:41

From Heaven to Hell: The Cultural Evolution of Owls...

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2025/11/04

Today, we’ll talk about a pair of owl-shaped wine vessels unearthed in the tomb of Fu Hao, China’s first female general, as well as the cultural significance of owls throughout Chinese history.

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