History & Culture
- Chinese Literature and Art -

China boasts a 4,000-year history and a splendid culture. The articles below may help you to better understand Chinese culture and tradition.

China’s Four Great Inventions

China’s four great inventions include paper, compass, typographic printing, gunpowder and compass. All of them are the great contribution made by ancient Chinese people to the world’s civilization......

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Sichuan Opera

According to a rough estimate, there are over 360 traditional dramatic forms in China. Sichuan Opera is one of them. As a regional school of drama, it can be traced back the Tang Dynasty(618-907). At the beginni…

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Sichuan Embroidery

Sichuan embroidery is a traditional form of arts and crafts in Sichuan Province. It is also called Shu embroidery. Sichuan was the place where the production of silk began. According to historical records, …

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Chinese Martial Arts

Known as Kung Fu or Wushu, Chinese martial arts are an integral part of Chinese culture and a very popular traditional sport in China. Kung Fu is loved and practiced by people of all ages for self-defence a…

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