Kung fu master Wang Chao, a national-level representative of Emei martial arts, said the sect still relies heavily on government money In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru ...

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering. Chinese martial arts ...

The all-woman Emei Kung Fu Girls troupe records slick videos of their skills, attracting renewed public interest in their ancient martial arts school - Copyright AFP ...

Editor's note: This story was reported and photographed in January, before the global pandemic. The text has been updated to reflect the activities of the nuns aimed at COVID-19 prevention. Jigme ...