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 ...
The Economist

China’s Communist Party has co-opted ancient music

At a church in the heart of London the soft tinkle of a guqin, or ancient zither, rings out. The audience at the London International Chinese Music festival (pictured) is told that the sound of this ...
NPR

There's tension between China and Taiwan but that's not the case with their music

Tensions between Taiwan and China are growing. But despite the rift, they maintain tight cultural connections — pop culture, that is. Sponsor Message : [POST-BROADCAST CLARIFICATION: In this report, ...