Chinese writing is logographic, that is, every symbol either represents a word or a minimal unit of meaning. When I write the character , it not only has a sound, niu, it has a meaning, “cow.” Only a ...

Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy in Chinese culture is unmatched. In ...

As the Qing Dynasty collapsed, China underwent a creative explosion. The early 20th century saw Chinese students and writers ...

Hao Jingfang beat Stephen King to the 2016 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, while Chen Qiufan’s Waste Tide has drawn ...

Flying Flowers and Scattered Snow” (飞花散雪) was performed in the courtyard of the Harvard Art Museums by the Chinese ...

It wasn't until the 1980s that she began writing and developing her avant-garde style that has set her apart from other Chinese authors - and largely kept her away from fame. "[Her] style [puts ...

Governments have long recognised the value in setting standards. Britain and Germany once tussled over the specifications for ...