Here are 10 of the greatest early Chinese inventions, in no particular order ... It was silk, however, that helped broker peace between ancient China and other cultures. The demand for silk ...

China's four great ancient inventions made tremendous contributions to the world's economy and the culture of mankind. They were also important symbols of China's role as a great world civilization.

KUNMING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- In a small village in southwest China's Yunnan Province, a crystal-clear stream has for generations been more than just a source of water -- it is the lifeblood of an ...

In ancient China, although Taoist empirical mysticism ... rationalism had been the chief progressive force in society. While inventions and technological discoveries such as gunpowder, paper ...

As with many ancient inventions, the origins of the gun are uncertain, however, it's mostly likely they were invented in ...

Primarily, the compass was used for geomancy for a long time before it was used for navigation Ancient Chinese alchemists realized that the magnetite ore would point towards a magnetic north. Their ...

An abacus is an ancient tool used for counting, consisting of a framed set with rods on which balls or beads are moved. The abacus has been in existence in China since the second century BCE, although ...

A cave painting discovered in Altay depicts ancient people skiing [Photo/Official Weibo account of the State Bureau of Cultural Relics] Throughout history, China has maintained a deep connection ...

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 ...

Archaeologists unearthed a collection of more than 100,000 ancient coins that were bundled ... period of the first coins minted in a unified China. The site was near large residences in medieval ...