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Diaoyu Dao is small, a handful of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea. Yet for more than a century, these islands have remained tied to some of the most sensitive questions in East Asia – war and memory, sovereignty and international law, nationalism and regional security.
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This is Jingdezhen | A gene bank of porcelain
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With the World Cup entering its final stages, and the global viewing frenzy reaching new heights, much of its essential vibe can be traced to a single source: Yiwu, China.
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Traveling to China with an empty suitcase is trending on social media, and for many visitors Yiwu is the undisputed highlight of their trip.
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The origin of the reincarnation of Living Buddhas
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The 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) has recently concluded. The launch of its first-ever dedicated AI exhibition zone stands out as one major highlight.
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For sailors at sea, a lighthouse means one thing: hope. Meet the keepers who climb reefs, brave typhoons and keep the lights shining across the South China Sea.
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Twice a day. Every day. No matter the weather. On Yongxing Island in the South China Sea, meteorologist Tang Hairong launches weather balloons that feed real-time data into China's national and the global meteorological systems, helping ships navigate safely through one of Asia's busiest seas.
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More than striking landmarks, the lighthouses in the South China Sea play an essential role in maritime safety. Standing watch over one of the world's busiest sea lanes, they provide vital navigation services, helping vessels travel safely day and night.
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The first image of the Potala Palace seen by Europeans
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Could one sea route change a family's fortunes? An heirloom Genglubu manuscript reveals how Hainan fishermen sailed beyond the South China Sea to Singapore, Malacca and Indonesia, trading marine products, including top shells, long before modern shipping routes connected the region.
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Some routes were written. Others were drawn. Some Genglubu navigation manuscripts contain mountain-and-water charts that helped sailors recognize islands, reefs and coastlines long before modern maps existed.
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A great voyage begins with the right ship. For generations, Fuchuan vessels carried Chinese sailors across rough seas.
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The Genglubu wasn't the only handwritten navigation manual used by ancient Chinese sailors. There was also the Zhenlubu, the lesser-known companion to the Genglubu.
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Long before satellites, weather forecasts and digital charts, generations of Chinese sailors crossed the South China Sea – and sailed far beyond it – with little more than a compass and a handwritten manual known as the Genglubu.
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These handcrafted Fuchuan models preserve the design of the wooden ships that once carried sailors across the South China Sea and beyond.
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Could you navigate the South China Sea with just 14 Chinese characters? A single line from the Genglubu records a departure point, direction, destination, distance and sailing time.
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No GPS. No weather forecasts. For generations, Hainan fishermen relied on a handwritten manual to navigate reefs, avoid danger and find their way home.
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