As far back as AD 25 ships from China have been trading with the rest of the world on a maritime path of riches and discovery - a time when an ancient nation traded silk, ceramics and other luxuries to the world.
Apple unveils its long-awaited watch but many specifications remain unknown
If you are unsure how quickly technology changes people's lives, look at the cellphone you are using.
Huawei's consistent push in the smartphone industry has given it the confidence to roll out a wearable device.
The first time I read about selling fresh air in a bottle from a UK tabloid, I dismissed the idea as foolish. How wrong I was! It has now occurred to me that many countries are actually minting what might be called "fresh-air dollars".
Initially an English student, Che Hongcai was sent to study Pashto, a language used in Afghanistan, by the Chinese government.
It was nighttime at a Beijing gym and a banker was in the ring. Tong Jingjing was repeatedly knocked down by her boxing coach, and tears and sweat mingled on her face.
As Mandarin becomes increasingly popular as a second language, there has been an explosion in the number of digital tools, methods and services to facilitate learning.
This app is the ultimate portable dictionary, one of the first to sync character stroke input with multiple word databases.
The best of British film classics, some previously unavailable for release in China, will be coming to screens near netizens in the next two months.
While in Beijing, you can't get more local than Dashila'r. Here you can take a stroll along the hutong, taste the most authentic Beijing snacks before watching a shadow play in a courtyard theater.
Zhang Yimou's transformation to national hero over the years has served as a prototype and mirror for the incorporation and co-option of China's fringe artists into the mainstream spotlight.