Besides the Qin dynasty's standardisations pertaining to Chinese writing and currency, equally significant was that of ...

Its domestication evolved in India and China, and subsequently spread ... does not address the emerging challenges. Rice talks about it as an ancient crop, and focuses on the changes it has ...

Rice water, an ancient beauty secret rich in nutrients like inositol, is gaining popularity for its potential to improve hair health. It may strengthe ...

[Photo provided by the artist and Yiwei Gallery for China Daily] The traditional craft of making xuanzhi, or rice paper, dates back about 1,500 years. It has been used by writers, historians and ...

Red rice has a long history in Southeast Asian cultures, and it is especially popular in Thailand, India, and China. In ancient times, it was considered the food of kings and used in religious ...

"The earthquake broke our pot of rice," said the 22-year-old, using a Myanmar proverb about lost livelihoods. "The monastery fed us. When it collapsed, I felt like we no longer had our pot of rice," ...

Zhangye in Northwest China's Gansu province is a sparkling gem of the Hexi Corridor. Visitors can marvel at the stunning rainbow-hued Danxia landforms, which have been shaped by millions of years of ...