(RNS) — There’s a reason the Torah treats monarchy with suspicion.

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About a century ago, numerous cultural relics from Turpan -- a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road -- were taken overseas through exploration and excavation. Today, the historic city is fostering ...

Located in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Turpan, also known as Turfan, has long been a melting pot where farming, nomadic and oasis cultures converged in the heart of Eurasia.

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A portrait of Confucius (551-479 BC) [Photo provided to China Daily] Today is the 40th Chinese Teachers' Day – a festival celebrating the 2,300-year tradition of respecting teachers and education in ...

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Along the banks of the Indus, Alchi Monastery stands as a living repository of Buddhist art and history, its ancient murals ...

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A twisted saga involving Uyghur oppression and an FBI probe has brought fresh scrutiny to the booming surrogacy industry.

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