This article is for subscribers only. Artwork and statues in China’s Dunhuang caves have survived sandstorms, political upheaval and tourists for more than a millennium.

By Alex Stambaugh and Nectar Gan, CNN (CNN) — Ancient Buddhist murals and statues in caves along China’s Silk Road are under “direct threat” from extreme rainfall brought by climate change ...

Western Xia imperial burial site recognised for history of cultural fusion is China’s 60th landmark to earn UN cultural agency designation.

Silk, tea and spices weren't the only things that travelers carried on China's legendary Silk Road: Ancient poop shows that infectious diseases were also transported along this network of trade ...

FUZHOU, China—For hundreds of years, China used the Silk Road to ship porcelain, tea and other goods around the world. Now the nation is using a new incarnation of the old trading network to ...

How and when domestic cats arrived in China has been a mystery. A new analysis of cat DNA suggests traders and diplomats likely carried the pets with them along the Silk Road 1,400 years ago.

By Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Located in north-central China, the ancient city of Xi’an has long been famous for its 2,000-year-old Terracotta Army, an attraction that draws travelers from all ...

BEIJING—China’s bid to mobilize dozens of countries and billions of dollars for its ambitious Silk Road infrastructure plan bumped into European dissent at a high-profile Beijing forum ...

China’s government has set up a $40-billion fund to promote private investment in One Belt, One Road initiatives and is encouraging state-run banks to make loans for projects including power ...

Ancient Xi’an was once a key starting point for Silk Road journeys. It also hosts one of China’s most stunning lantern shows By CNN Newsource Published February 10, 2024 4:55 pm By Chris Lau, CNN ...