A recent study by Chinese researchers has found that the collapse of the Ming Dynasty, one of the most important dynasties in Chinese history, may have been triggered by the Wanli megadrought ...

Tree rings reveal droughts linked to China’s Ming Dynasty collapse. Credit: Charlie fong / CC BY-SA 4.0 Recent research by Chinese scientists suggests that shifts in climate may have contributed to ...

A pair of rare Ming Dynasty fish jars dating from the 16th century have sold for £9.6 million ($12.5 million) at auction, smashing their estimate of £1 million ($1.3 million). The porcelain jars ...

Climate change has played a crucial role in shaping societies throughout history. Recently, a study led by Chinese researchers has shown how these climatic changes may have significantly influenced ...

Ming-Chi Kuo is an analyst at TF International Securities, a financial services group in the Asia-Pacific region. He gathers intelligence from his contacts in Apple's Asian supply chain ...

A background essay on the Ming Dynasty, its powerful trade networks and diplomatic missions as far as Africa and the Red Sea, and the domestic tensions that ultimately changed the course of world ...

A well-preserved ancient stone arch bridge dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) has been uncovered in Songxi county, East China's Fujian Province. Photo: China News Service A well-preserved ...

To gain access to this route, Viking had to partner with the state-owned China Merchants Group, meaning that the ship flies under a Chinese flag and ... a pocket of Ming Dynasty–era calm and ...

2019: The EU agrees to another Brexit extension to January 31 2020. On the same day, musician Stephen Morris appeals for the return of his £250,000 antique violin after leaving it on a train. 2021: ...