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Money Makers
Just over 1,000 years ago, Sichuan issued the world’s first officially backed paper money. But what local conditions spurred this financial revolution, and how did traders cash in on the innovation?
Towering Sands
As China’s first desert natural heritage site, Badain Jaran Desert captivates the human imagination not only with its sand, but water, life and culture, says archeologist Ge Zhiyong
Map Quest
For decades, Li Xiaocong has traveled the world hunting for ancient maps of the Great Wall. Sharing his journey with NewsChina, the Beijing-based scholar reveals how these maps illuminate both the Wall’s history and cultural exchanges between East and West
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Fiddler on the Move
Musician Kyle Dillingham is pulling heartstrings in China and beyond with his unique fusion of American genres and folk styles of the countries he visits
A Fine Line
One of China’s most popular cultural heritage experts, former Palace Museum director Shan Jixiang speaks about why the Beijing Central Axis is important as a UNESCO heritage site, and what it means for broader recognition of cultural preservation
Watch This Space
Visual artist Xu Bing speaks about animation on satellites, integrating art and technology and the future of Hong Kong’s artistic talent