The People's Republic of China
Describes the history and development of China, one of the world's most ancient and powerful cultures, from the days of its mythical foundation to the present day.
Photo Gallery: Tiananmen Square, 1989
Gallery of photos from the Tiananmen Square Protests and Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, by Jeff Widener (AP), Robert Croma, and others.
Gallery of photos from the Tiananmen Square Protests and Tiananmen Square Massacre of 1989, by Jeff Widener (AP), Robert Croma, and others.
Eyewitness at Tiananmen Square, 1989
Interview and images from Jeff Widener, the photographer who took the iconic "Tank Man" photo during the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China.
Interview and images from Jeff Widener, the photographer who took the iconic "Tank Man" photo during the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China.
Profile of the People's Republic of China
Profile of the People's Republic of China, including information about its people, geography, culture, and history.
Profile of the People's Republic of China, including information about its people, geography, culture, and history.
Biography of Hu Jintao
Biography of Hu Jintao, the current president of the People's Republic of China.
Biography of Hu Jintao, the current president of the People's Republic of China.
Chinese History Timeline
A timeline of Chinese History, from the lifetime of the famous fossil "Peking Man" through the modern day.
A timeline of Chinese History, from the lifetime of the famous fossil "Peking Man" through the modern day.
Tibet and China: History of a Complex Relationship
History of the interaction between China and Tibet, including the unclear relationship between the two over time. Was Tibet really part of China before 1949, or was it an independent country?
History of the interaction between China and Tibet, including the unclear relationship between the two over time. Was Tibet really part of China before 1949, or was it an independent country?
The Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976
The Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 rattled much of northern China, and caused more casualties than any other quake in the twentieth century. It also shook the halls of power, fundamentally changing the people's view of the top Communist leadership.
The Great Tangshan Earthquake of 1976 rattled much of northern China, and caused more casualties than any other quake in the twentieth century. It also shook the halls of power, fundamentally changing the people's view of the top Communist leadership.
The Battle of Talas River, 751 A.D.
A little-known battle between the Tang Chinese Empire and the Abbasid Arabs took place on the banks of an obscure Central Asian river in 751 A.D. This battle, however, would change world history in ways unforeseen.
A little-known battle between the Tang Chinese Empire and the Abbasid Arabs took place on the banks of an obscure Central Asian river in 751 A.D. This battle, however, would change world history in ways unforeseen.
Ancient Chinese Events and Accomplishments
Timeline of ancient Chinese events and accomplishments, from earliest times to the sixth century A.D.
Timeline of ancient Chinese events and accomplishments, from earliest times to the sixth century A.D.