Christian people everywhere heed John’s sobering warning: The Antichrist is coming and, indeed, already is here.

The festival’s origins can be traced to the historical cultural exchanges between ancient Iranian religions and China. More specifically, it reflects the influence of Zoroastrianism, an Iranian ...

Throughout history, China has maintained a deep connection with ice and snow. Beyond simply enduring the harsh cold winter ...

China’s box office records were smashed this ... This has seen old and new collide, with these ancient tales being retold using the latest in digital technology. It marks a new milestone for ...

A study tracking rainfall patterns over thousands of years has found that more arid periods coincided with ages of dynastic ...

a staple in Sichuan cuisine in China’s southwest, was only introduced in the 1570s by foreign sailors, which then led to the creation of now-famous spicy dishes. Despite this, many ancient ...

Thousands in Taiwan and China have celebrated the Lantern Festival, a holiday that marks the end of the Lunar New Year period ...

China hopes the current Dalai Lama could "return to the right path" and fully remedy his political propositions, the Chinese ...

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) official Yuan Liaofan was celebrated at a recent temple fair at Liaofan Park in Tianjin's Baodi district, attracting numerous cosplayers to pay homage to the man renowned for ...

The Church of the East was already present among various Mongol tribes when Kublai Khan (1260–1294) conquered China. Though ...

No arrests have been made, but those questioned must follow confidentiality rules. Rights groups warn China is expanding its pressure tactics by targeting activists' families and former colleagues.

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