Grand Canal barges have no fancy names ... was seen by Chinese historians as an act of brilliant madness. Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east, and Yang wanted to break this grip ...

It's encouraging to see the modern artificial waterway support the ancient canal ... disconnected sections of the Grand Canal is an example demonstrating China's commitment to the practice ...

it was known for its grand archways, intricate stone carvings, and five imposing city gates—an unusual feature in ancient Chinese city design. But in 1959, a bold decision by the Chinese ...

Liu Yu, a representative inheritor of Honglücai Porcelain from the Dezhou Kiln, paints Honglücai Porcelain pieces in her studio. Photo: Courtesy of Sun Yi ...

On March 22, 2025, the "World Water Day" open day was held at the Grand Canal in Tongzhou District, Beijing. This event was jointly hosted by UNESCO and the China Institute of Water Resources and ...