Wu Zetian, the only woman to officially rule as emperor of China, amassed an estimated fortune of $16 trillion, exceeding the ...

Wu Zetian’s influence across Central Asia helped boost trade, particularly in valuable commodities like silk and tea, which ...

Chinese Empress Wu Zetian: European queens like Catherine the Great and Queen Elizabeth I are often celebrated for their might, but here is a queen whose name often finds a miss. Known for her ...

She was often remembered as a shrewd and cunning ruler, used both political skill and, at times, ruthless tactics to ...

Nalanda contributed to the development and evolution of two major Mahayana Buddhist philosophies — Madhyamaka and Yogacara, Abhay K writes in his book, 'Nalanda: How it Changed the World'. Excerpts: ...

In Montenegro and the wider Balkan region, there is a growing curiosity about international cultures, including China's. While there are academic materials available, they can often be dense and less ...

Hi everyone! This is Cheng Ting-Fang, your #techAsia host for the week, sending a warm hello from Taipei! I just returned to Asia from Barcelona — a city bursting with Gaudi’s artistic ...

Laminated giclée print in colors on aluminum composite panel with glitter ...