The stone of heaven, as it is known in China, is also fueling civil war between the Burmese military and ethnic Kachin guerrillas seeking self-rule. Jade comes in many hues, from the shade of a ...

Jade, which in Chinese culture represents ritual and dignity, naturally became his focus. On receiving a treasured jade piece, the emperor, who credited himself a member of the literati ...

Food plays an important role during the holiday season, with Chinese families often indulging in multi-course set menus of dishes that symbolize health and prosperity, like the one at Jade Dynasty ...