Also on the list are things ordinary to us but new to the Chinese merchants: jackfruit, areca nuts, coconuts, cotton, and pepper. There were precious products: dragon’s blood ... identified as ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc.

Horsebacked rescuer who held his mount's reins in one hand while pulling struggling man from water with the other was equine ...

Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre ...

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Each year honors an animal based on the Chinese zodiac. The circle of 12 animals — the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake ... One well-known ancient legend speaks of Nian, a hideous monster that ...

Nanhai No 1 is truly special. It’s the most complete ancient ship ever found. By studying the ship and its treasures, we can see the incredible skill of Chinese craftspeople and how important ...

Part of Russia's Pacific island region of Sakhalin is on high alert after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest ...

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese vessel unlawfully operating in Zambales has been replaced by a “monster ship,” the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Saturday. Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG ...

A Chinese cargo ship ran aground in the Sakhalin region of Russia’s Far East, local authorities said early Sunday. Sakhalin Governor Valery Limarenko said on Telegram that the An Yang 2 cargo ...

MOSCOW, Russia (AP) — The governor of Russia’s Pacific island region of Sakhalin has declared an emergency after a Chinese cargo ship ran aground off its southwest coast. There was no danger ...