The last few caravans trickled through in the 1980s, when mechanical transport had begun to take over as the more economical option. These days the road, paved over in China's rush to modernize ...

Some basic facts about China -- Those who came by three Silk Roads -- China's first contacts with the West -- The legacy of Marco Polo -- Jesuits in China -- Prized goods from China -- Early Western ...

Trump announces trade deal with China; Israel carries out airstrikes in southern Lebanon; Celebrities arrive in Venice for ...

The deal involves loosening exports of rare earths to the United States and the lifting of some restrictions on U.S. goods to ...

5 fast facts about Ancient China. Around 3,000 years ago, people in ancient China used "oracle bones" — tortoise shells or bones inscribed with Chinese writing — to predict the future.

WASHINGTON -- The United States and China have reached an agreement — again — to deescalate trade tensions. But details are scarce, and the latest pact leaves major issues between the world's two ...

From Beijing’s response to new US tariffs to an ancient solution to a fifth-generation jet issue, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

In the ancient period,China had no relations with Greece in the field of sport, although there was the Silk Road serving as a channel of trade and cultural exchanges between the East and West from ...

Today, Chinese services are rapidly moving up the global value chain. In the first four months of this year, exports of knowledge-intensive services reached 590.24 billion yuan, a 6.1 percent ...

Photo: Xinhua The rhythmic clatter of wheels on rail tracks echoed the fading tinkle of camel bells, heralding a renaissance ...

Visiting Yunnan, China, Where the Traditions of Ancient Trade Routes Persevere. Traveling along the Tea Horse Road unlocks a land of teahouses, centuries-old monasteries, and epic valley views.