The discovery’s highlight was a 247-pound cannon from the Ming dynasty, but archaeologists also found remains of crops and turquoise pieces.

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When people picture the Great Wall of China, they often imagine stone fortifications snaking over mountains north of Beijing. A quiet discovery in Shandong Province has rewritten that timeline.

A study published this month in peer-reviewed journal Science Advances has found that “living skins” are protecting parts of China’s Great Wall from the elements. “Biocrusts Protect the Great Wall of ...

As a rule, when a Hollywood movie makes $171 million in China alone that’s cause for celebration. And when a wholly original live-action release continues to barrel towards $300m worldwide, that’s ...

From white-washing allegations to bridging cultural barriers, the biggest Hollywood-China co-production ever presents risks — and huge potential upside — to everyone involved. By Patrick Brzeski Asia ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. There's ...

Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the world: the Great Wall of China. Although it's unlikely you'll see the whole thing, you should aim to experience a portion of ...

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It all began with five photos. Intended to tease what would end up becoming the largest U.S.-China co-production ever, Entertainment Weekly released the first look at "The Great Wall" last July, ...

Along the L.A. River, history reveals itself through paintings of figures and events dating from prehistoric times to the 1950s on The Great Wall of Los Angeles. The more-than-half-mile-long mural ...