How China’s Song dynasty was a great time for the nation but a terrible one for many women

While the Song dynasty saw huge advancements in culture, commerce and technology, it also gave rise to the horrific practice ...

China’s Song dynasty, the origin of witch hats: 5 Lifestyle highlights

From the Song dynasty’s lasting influence to what to eat in China’s Shunde, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Smithsonian Magazine

Treasure Trove of Shipwrecks Along China’s Coast Reveals How East Met West on the Maritime Silk Road

Sunken finds in the South China Sea testify to rich trade networks used over hundreds of years. The sea routes brought ...
CNN

Is China’s 2022 Winter Olympics song too much like ‘Frozen’s’ ‘Let It Go’?

Did Disney’s fictional snow queen of Arendelle help Beijing win its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics? Some Chinese Internet users seem to think so. They find “The Snow and Ice Dance,” one of the ...