Centuries ago, the compass, gunpowder, papermaking, and printing – the great four inventions of ancient China – were introduced to the West by way of Arab traders along the Silk Road.

Xuan paper is recognized by UNESCO and prized among Chinese artists. Now its largest manufacturer is trying to sell it ...

Besides the four most famous inventions - papermaking ... China.org.cn has selected the top 10 greatest inventions in ancient China to help you learn more about Chinese history and culture.

The term "four new inventions" harks back to the "four great inventions" of ancient China - papermaking, gunpowder, printing and the compass. China has been putting strong emphasis on ...

Ancient China began as a group of isolated communities during the Stone Age and eventually grew into a formidable empire.

Ancient Egypt could determine the exact time of day using the sun’s position. China was the first civilization to develop paper. The invention of paper, which occurred in ancient China around ...

Now, thanks to a four-year excavation, the remains of the palace have been confirmed. They sit at the foot of Longhu Mountain in Jiangxi Province in eastern China. It's the largest excavation ever ...