On May 10, 1933, an exhibition of contemporary Chinese painting opened at the Musée du Jeu de Paume in Paris. It was organised by painter Xu Beihong, then a professor in Nanjing who had spent ...

Different from other traditional Chinese embroidery, the origins of the woolen tapestry can be traced back to 14th-century Germany, where geometric woven patterns were featured on peasants ...

In his latest book, Paul French delves into the lives of 18 non-Chinese people in Beijing, painting a fascinating picture of the city, even if it is sometimes lacking in action.