N. Korea offered aid to scrap nukes Nov 19, 2009
The head of China's legislature, Wu Bangguo, told Obama on Monday, "In China, there is a saying that if you want to appreciate the history of China in the past 100 years, go to Shanghai; in the past 1,000 years, come to Beijing; and for the past 2,000 years, go to Xi'an" the imperial capital of China's first emperor and later dynasties. Obama replied that he was impressed with the dynamism of Shanghai, where he held a town hall-style meeting with Chinese youth Monday and which, he said, is... (MSNBC -- International)
* Ma marks anniversary of historic battle on Kinmen Oct 26, 2009
Thanking the armed forces for winning the crucial battle after the Nationalists had lost China to the Communists, Ma said the fight was a pivotal moment in the history of China that changed the fate of both sides of the Strait. Ma said that for the past 60 years the two sides have been governed by two different entities with entirely different ideologies and political and economic systems. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Former professor talks about China Oct 2, 2009
Emily Helms (graduate-international affairs) said she went to the lecture because she wanted to learn more about the history of China and Taiwan. She was interested to learn about the passion the Taiwanese feel about their independence and how the political climate in Taiwan relates to China and the ambiguity of what's to come in China's 2012 election. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Confucius to teach Houstonians ancient Chinese philosophy Sep 3, 2009
"China-U.S. relations are vitally important, and the more we know about the history of China, the better it is for my country," he said. Confucianism is a complex system of moral, social, political, philosophical and quasi-religious thought that has tremendous influence on the culture and history of China and other East Asian countries. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chinese official vows to extend national unity campaign Aug 25, 2009
The history of China was a history of unity and progress for the Chinese nation, while the past 60 years had witnessed great achievements and changes in ethnic regions, he said. Editor: Yan. (Xinhuanet, China)
156 Dead, 1000s Arrested in China Riots Jul 7, 2009
We've updated CBSNews. URUMQUI, China July 6, 2009. (CBS News)
Dancer paralyzed, dashing Olympic dreams May 14, 2009
She was to perform a dance entitled "Silk Road," a piece intended to convey the rich cultural history of China. But it never happened. (CNN)
Kauai potter learns ancient Chinese teapot-making skills Apr 19, 2009
The story of fine Chinese porcelain and its export throughout the world is an important chapter in the history of China and a foundation of the world s ceramic history. It is in Jingdezhen that all Chinese Imperial porcelain was made during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Review of The Dragon and the Foreig... Feb 19, 2009
The Dragon and the Foreign Devils charts the history of China and its foreign relations over the course of three thousand years. The Dragon and the Foreign Devils approaches China s long history through the country s relationships with foreign peoples. (Suite101.com)
