The Shatuo Turks played a pivotal role in late Tang and Five Dynasties China.However,similar to other Turkic groups,the genetic history and population origins of the Shatuo remain poorly understood.This study presents...The Shatuo Turks played a pivotal role in late Tang and Five Dynasties China.However,similar to other Turkic groups,the genetic history and population origins of the Shatuo remain poorly understood.This study presents a genomic investigation of a Shatuo leader through the analysis of ancient DNA from Li Keyong(856 CE–908 CE),founder of the Later Tang dynasty,providing an opportunity to elucidate the genetic composition and origins of this pivotal group.Through comprehensive population genetic analyses,including PCA,ADMIXTURE analysis,f-statistics,and qpAdm modeling,we found that Li Keyong had a nearly balanced admixture,with 53.4%Ancient Northeast Asian and 46.6%Western Steppe ancestry.Additionally,he carried a Western Eurasian paternal lineage(R1a1a1b2∼AM01870)and an Eastern Steppe maternal lineage(C4a1a+195).This genetic profile contrasts sharply with the predominantly Northeast Asian ancestry observed in the Ashina royal clan,highlighting significant genetic heterogeneity within Turkic confederations.Our results suggest that the Shatuo emerged from complex cross-Eurasian interactions,consistent with the hypothesis of a multi-ethnic origin.展开更多
The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau imposes severe environmental pressures that have driven extensive adaptive responses in both humans and animals.Among the domestic species that underpin high-altitude pastoral livelihoods,go...The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau imposes severe environmental pressures that have driven extensive adaptive responses in both humans and animals.Among the domestic species that underpin high-altitude pastoral livelihoods,goats are of particular importance,yet their historical origins remain poorly resolved.In this study,ancient genomic data were generated from five goat remains recovered from the Lake Qinghai Basin and dated to approximately 3600 years ago.After stringent authentication and filtering,three individuals with genomic coverages ranging from 0.152×to 1.45×were retained for subsequent population genetic analysis.These data revealed a close genetic affinity between ancient goats from the Lake Qinghai Basin and goat populations from West Eurasia.In contrast,most present-day Chinese goats predominantly carried ancestry related to Neolithic Iran.Notably,modern Dazu black goats(Capra hircus)were found to derive primarily from a lineage closely related to the ancient Lake Qinghai Basin goats,indicating marked genetic continuity across time.In addition,modern Alpas cashmere goats and Qinghai-Xizang goats carried approximately 4%–8%ancestry from the Lake Qinghai Basin-related lineage.Collectively,these findings refine current understanding of early herd management on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and provide new insight into the genetic history and population formation of Chinese goats.展开更多
By 2025,China was home to 42 World Irrigation Heritage Sites.Globally,its sites are the most diverse,most widely distributed,and most beneficial to local communities.Among them,the Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the ...By 2025,China was home to 42 World Irrigation Heritage Sites.Globally,its sites are the most diverse,most widely distributed,and most beneficial to local communities.Among them,the Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the world's only ancient water conservancy project still in use today.展开更多
This study focuses on the protection and revitalization utilization of linear cultural heritage,selecting the Qi’ao Ancient Road in Southern China as a typical case study,a cultural route with both historical depth a...This study focuses on the protection and revitalization utilization of linear cultural heritage,selecting the Qi’ao Ancient Road in Southern China as a typical case study,a cultural route with both historical depth and practical significance.The paper first systematically reviews four theoretical foundations:“cultural route”,“cultural heritageelics”,“structural functionality and space”,and“e-commerce new media marketing”,constructing an integrated“function-culture-space”analytical framework.Guided by this framework,the research establishes the investigation path with the Ming and Qing Dynasties as the temporal scope and the Southern and Eastern Main Routes of the Qi’ao Ancient Road as the spatial scope.It comprehensively employs literature research,field surveys,and Geographic Information System(GIS)analysis methods to systematically screen and analyze the value of tangible and intangible cultural relics along the ancient road.The study shows that the Qi’ao Ancient Road was not only a vital land transportation artery between Guangdong and Macao during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and an important overland link for the Maritime Silk Road,but also a witness to the integration of Chinese and Western cultures,the spread of ideas,and social transformations.In response to the current state of its protection and utilization,this paper innovatively proposes an integrated e-commerce new media marketing strategy centered on the“Online Three-in-One”(cross-border e-commerce platforms,independent websites,overseas social media)and“Offline Six-in-One”(museums/cultural centers,culturalourism bureaus,scenic areas,universitiesesearch institutions,enterprises,and intangible cultural heritage experience shops).This strategy aims to transform and disseminate the value of the ancient road’s cultural relics through modernized,marketized,and experiential means,thereby providing a path reference with both theoretical foresight and practical operability for achieving holistic protection,sustainable utilization,and methodological innovation in linear cultural heritage.展开更多
The Yunnan Provincial Museum has collected typical artifacts unearthed from tombs dating back to the“ancient Dian State”period.In particular,bronzes inlaid with gold and jade have attracted much attention for their ...The Yunnan Provincial Museum has collected typical artifacts unearthed from tombs dating back to the“ancient Dian State”period.In particular,bronzes inlaid with gold and jade have attracted much attention for their shape,materials,techniques,aesthetics and cultural functions.Stone-jeweled bronze buckles with unique styles and exquisite craftmanship have become one of the most distinctive objects in this period.This study identifies the composition of green inlay fragments detached from a circular bronze buckle from Shizhaishan Tomb M13∶62 by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(LA-ICP-OES)and documents surface micro-features by super-depth-of-field microscopy.The results demonstrate that the inlay material is libethenite[Cu_2(PO_4)(OH)],a copper phosphate hydroxide previously misidentified as turquoise or malachite.Through technological archaeology,we can restore the Mosaic process,assess the technical level of metal refining technology at that time,and conduct a detailed cultural interaction through the material's source,development,and evolution.The technological,aesthetic,and cultural implications of these findings are discussed,emphasizing the role of stone-jeweled buckles as elite insignia.This research underscores the importance of scientific analysis in correcting visually based misidentifications and contributes to the archaeogeographical study of early gem utilization in southwestern China.展开更多
The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utilit...The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utility of these ancient genomic datasets,a range of databases and advanced statistical models have been developed,including the Allen Ancient DNA Resource(AADR)(Mallick et al.,2024)and AdmixTools(Patterson et al.,2012).While upstream processes such as sequencing and raw data processing have been streamlined by resources like the AADR,the downstream analysis of these datasets-encompassing population genetics inference and spatiotemporal interpretation-remains a significant challenge.The AADR provides a unified collection of published ancient DNA(aDNA)data,yet its file-based format and reliance on command-line tools,such as those in Admix-Tools(Patterson et al.,2012),require advanced computational expertise for effective exploration and analysis.These requirements can present significant challenges forresearchers lackingadvanced computational expertise,limiting the accessibility and broader application of these valuable genomic resources.展开更多
A traveler discovers how China’s rural revitalization is keeping communities alive–not just as museums,but as living,breathing homes.THE Tang Dynasty(618-907)poet Wang Zhihuan,once wrote of climbing higher to see fa...A traveler discovers how China’s rural revitalization is keeping communities alive–not just as museums,but as living,breathing homes.THE Tang Dynasty(618-907)poet Wang Zhihuan,once wrote of climbing higher to see farther.Standing on a ridge above Wuyuan County in Jiangxi Province,looking at the fields of yellow rapeseed flowers spread out across the valley like liquid gold,I finally understood what he meant.But the view here reveals something more than natural beauty.It shows what happens when a nation decides that progress doesn’t have to mean leaving anyone behind.展开更多
Located in Xing'an County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Lingqu Canal is the world's earliest artificial waterway allowing ships to sail through mountains,earning it a reputation as ...Located in Xing'an County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Lingqu Canal is the world's earliest artificial waterway allowing ships to sail through mountains,earning it a reputation as an ancient water highway.This water conservancy project connects the Xiangjiang and Lijiang rivers,linking China's two major river systems,the Yangtze and the Pearl.展开更多
This paper investigates the translation strategies of ancient Chinese poetry within the contemporary Thai cultural landscape.Situated against the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the building of the China...This paper investigates the translation strategies of ancient Chinese poetry within the contemporary Thai cultural landscape.Situated against the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the building of the China-ASEAN community with a shared future,the dissemination of Chinese classical poetry in Thailand has become a vital channel for cultural exchange.Drawing on real translation examples drawn from political addresses,tourism sites,and educational materials,the study adopts a qualitative textual analysis to examine how translators bridge linguistic and cultural gaps.Five key strategies are identified and illustrated:substitution,paraphrase,omission,addition,and generalization.The findings demonstrate that the flexible application of these strategies can effectively enhance Thai audiences’comprehension while preserving the cultural connotations and rhetorical force of the original poetry.The paper further discusses future prospects,including professional translator training,interdisciplinary research,and the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies into poetic translation.It argues that context-sensitive translation strategies are essential for promoting Chinese cultural heritage and fostering deeper Sino-Thai mutual understanding.展开更多
Ancient bridges in China are significant testimonies to Chinese civilization,reflecting remarkable engineering ingenuity as well as rich historical and cultural values.They can be divided into various structural types...Ancient bridges in China are significant testimonies to Chinese civilization,reflecting remarkable engineering ingenuity as well as rich historical and cultural values.They can be divided into various structural types including beam bridges,arch bridges,suspension bridges,and pontoon bridges.These bridges not only serve as physical evidence of the evolution of bridge structural forms and building technologies,but also act as important medias for cultural transmission.In recent years,with the increasing emphasis on the conservation of cultural heritage,researches on ancient bridges in China has gradually developed into an interdisciplinary issue encompassing archaeology,architecture,surveying and mapping,and cultural studies.In disciplines such as architectural history,hydraulic engineering history,and transportation history,ancient bridges have been recognized as a special type of immovable cultural relics,which attracted particular interest of study.This paper presents a systematic review of researches in these fields,summarize the major advances of studies in both China and other countries,analyzing existing key challenges and technical bottlenecks,and outline current research approaches and future trends.On this basis,together with recent technological innovations in the conservation of ancient bridges in China,the study further discusses the future directions for studying and protecting ancient bridges,providing theoretical basis and technical references for their scientific conservation and appropriate utilization.展开更多
Just 16 kilometers from the Vientiane Station of the ChinaLaos Railway sits the brandnew campus of the Lao Railway Vocational and Technical College.Its office building,teaching building,library,and all-weather sports ...Just 16 kilometers from the Vientiane Station of the ChinaLaos Railway sits the brandnew campus of the Lao Railway Vocational and Technical College.Its office building,teaching building,library,and all-weather sports field are thoughtfully arranged on campus.Most eye-catching,however,are the lush,towering trees scattered between the structures.These are not decorative plants transplanted from elsewhere,but indigenous trees that have long belonged to this land.All53 ancient trees have been numbered,labeled,and carefully protected.展开更多
The Belt and Road Initiative and Xinjiang Editors:Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region&China Global Television Network of China Media Group Paperback,187 pages Pub...The Belt and Road Initiative and Xinjiang Editors:Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region&China Global Television Network of China Media Group Paperback,187 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press As a key junction along the ancient Silk Road,Xinjiang served as a vital crossroads for cultural exchanges between the Eastern and Western civilizations.Thanks to its unique geographic advantages,the region has been designated as a core area of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)and is playing a pivotal role in China’s westward opening-up.展开更多
With a collection of more than 360,000 artifacts,the Sichuan Museum showcases the civilization of Sichuan while actively bringing cultural relics to life through a wide range of educational programs.
Chinese video game Black Myth:Wukong has been a h it among gaming enthusiasts worldwide since its release in 2024, its breakout success demonstrating the potential global appeal of traditional Chinese culture. Based o...Chinese video game Black Myth:Wukong has been a h it among gaming enthusiasts worldwide since its release in 2024, its breakout success demonstrating the potential global appeal of traditional Chinese culture. Based on the 16th-century classic novel Journey to the West, the game not only introduces international audiences to Chinese literature but has also become a far-reaching platform for traditional Chinese music.展开更多
The Mesopotamian literary figure Gilgāmešhas long been known to have survived outside of cuneiform literature,but the extent and manner of his reception has been a source of controversy.Using“top-down”methodologies...The Mesopotamian literary figure Gilgāmešhas long been known to have survived outside of cuneiform literature,but the extent and manner of his reception has been a source of controversy.Using“top-down”methodologies which generally presuppose intercultural literary transmission as a result of imperial processes such as ancient“globalisation,”one line of thought has argued for the widespread influence of works associated with Gilgāmešoutside of the cuneiform literary corpus.Noting issues of insufficient falsifiability in such approaches,a novel,“bottom-up”methodology is instead articulated in this study,constructing detailed“literary microhistories”of the individual extracuneiform attestations of Gilgāmeš-like figures,and conservatively positing their relationships both to the Akkadian literary corpus and to each other.This not only supplies a new basis for literary historical research into the extra-cuneiform dissemination of the character Gilgāmeš,but also posits overlooked routes of literary transmission within first-millennium BC empires.展开更多
Traditional Chinese medicine is quietly becoming a kind of universal language.Tai chi,qigong and cupping,practices refined over millennia,are now moving far beyond China’s borders and slipping into contemporary welln...Traditional Chinese medicine is quietly becoming a kind of universal language.Tai chi,qigong and cupping,practices refined over millennia,are now moving far beyond China’s borders and slipping into contemporary wellness routines worldwide,carried by a generation that adopts,adapts and circulates them at scale.Three minutes on TikTok or Instagram are often enough to encounter a gua sha routine,a sequence of qigong movements or a cupping session.What appears on screen is more than a demonstration.It hints at a shifting relationship with the body,with time and with care,shaped through repetition that is unremarkable yet persistent,gradually embedding itself into everyday habits.展开更多
As the capital,Beiji ng is home to many relics from the Ming and Qi ng Dynasties.The alleys are connected by traditional courtyard houses,and visitors can immerse themselves in the old Beijing way of life through rick...As the capital,Beiji ng is home to many relics from the Ming and Qi ng Dynasties.The alleys are connected by traditional courtyard houses,and visitors can immerse themselves in the old Beijing way of life through rickshaw tours,leisure time in teahouses,and other activities.展开更多
As the integration of culture and tourism advances,Langzhong Ancient City,with its profound historical and cultural heritage,faces an increasingly urgent demand for high-quality,interdisciplinary cultural tourism tale...As the integration of culture and tourism advances,Langzhong Ancient City,with its profound historical and cultural heritage,faces an increasingly urgent demand for high-quality,interdisciplinary cultural tourism talents.However,a noticeable disconnect exists between the content of vocational college English curriculum and the actual needs of the industry.This study explores the reconstruction of vocational college English curriculum through a systematic analysis of the job requirements within the cultural tourism industry in Langzhong Ancient City.By investigating job types,role responsibilities,and English proficiency requirements in the cultural tourism sector,and examining the gap between the current English curriculum and industry needs,the study identifies issues such as insufficient integration of industry contexts,lack of relevance and practicality,and the absence of local cultural characteristics.To address these issues,this study proposes that the reconstruction of English curriculum should adhere to the principles of practicality,relevance,dynamism,cultural integration,and innovation.A three-tier progressive English curriculum system comprising a“Basic Module+Professional Module+Local Characteristics Module”is constructed.Implementation pathways are designed in terms of content selection and organization,teaching method selection and application,teaching resource development and utilization,dynamic adjustment mechanisms,and interdisciplinary integration.The study suggests that the reconstructed English curriculum system can effectively achieve the organic integration of general English proficiency development,English for Specific Purposes training in the industry,and the incorporation of local cultural characteristics,providing theoretical reference and practical guidance for the reform of vocational college English teaching.展开更多
Dr.CAI Shuhui,researcher at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics(IGG),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS),has won the 2026 Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in Earth Sciences,for her outstanding work on the samples re...Dr.CAI Shuhui,researcher at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics(IGG),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS),has won the 2026 Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in Earth Sciences,for her outstanding work on the samples returned by Chang’e-5(CE-5)and Chang’e-6(CE-6)missions.She led the development of an innovative methodology for studying extremely weak magnetic records in small and fragile extraterrestrial samples,and obtained critical constraints on the mid-stage evolution of the lunar magnetic field.Her research suggests that the lunar dynamo may have strengthened again around 2.8 billion years ago and persisted,albeit weakly,until at least about 2.0 billion years ago,revising current views of the Moon’s magnetic and thermal evolution.展开更多
China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic ...China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,32570745)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+6 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE‑2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC‑2019‑ADG‑883700‑TRAM)the Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China(21&ZD285).
摘要The Shatuo Turks played a pivotal role in late Tang and Five Dynasties China.However,similar to other Turkic groups,the genetic history and population origins of the Shatuo remain poorly understood.This study presents a genomic investigation of a Shatuo leader through the analysis of ancient DNA from Li Keyong(856 CE–908 CE),founder of the Later Tang dynasty,providing an opportunity to elucidate the genetic composition and origins of this pivotal group.Through comprehensive population genetic analyses,including PCA,ADMIXTURE analysis,f-statistics,and qpAdm modeling,we found that Li Keyong had a nearly balanced admixture,with 53.4%Ancient Northeast Asian and 46.6%Western Steppe ancestry.Additionally,he carried a Western Eurasian paternal lineage(R1a1a1b2∼AM01870)and an Eastern Steppe maternal lineage(C4a1a+195).This genetic profile contrasts sharply with the predominantly Northeast Asian ancestry observed in the Ashina royal clan,highlighting significant genetic heterogeneity within Turkic confederations.Our results suggest that the Shatuo emerged from complex cross-Eurasian interactions,consistent with the hypothesis of a multi-ethnic origin.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2425014,32270667)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)+1 种基金Cultivation Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Loess Science(SKLLQGPY2406)Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China(21&ZD285).
摘要The Qinghai-Xizang Plateau imposes severe environmental pressures that have driven extensive adaptive responses in both humans and animals.Among the domestic species that underpin high-altitude pastoral livelihoods,goats are of particular importance,yet their historical origins remain poorly resolved.In this study,ancient genomic data were generated from five goat remains recovered from the Lake Qinghai Basin and dated to approximately 3600 years ago.After stringent authentication and filtering,three individuals with genomic coverages ranging from 0.152×to 1.45×were retained for subsequent population genetic analysis.These data revealed a close genetic affinity between ancient goats from the Lake Qinghai Basin and goat populations from West Eurasia.In contrast,most present-day Chinese goats predominantly carried ancestry related to Neolithic Iran.Notably,modern Dazu black goats(Capra hircus)were found to derive primarily from a lineage closely related to the ancient Lake Qinghai Basin goats,indicating marked genetic continuity across time.In addition,modern Alpas cashmere goats and Qinghai-Xizang goats carried approximately 4%–8%ancestry from the Lake Qinghai Basin-related lineage.Collectively,these findings refine current understanding of early herd management on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau and provide new insight into the genetic history and population formation of Chinese goats.
摘要By 2025,China was home to 42 World Irrigation Heritage Sites.Globally,its sites are the most diverse,most widely distributed,and most beneficial to local communities.Among them,the Dujiangyan Irrigation System is the world's only ancient water conservancy project still in use today.
基金supported by the Foundation for Distinguished Young Talents in Higher Education of Guangdong,China(Grant No.2023WQNCX280,“Research on the Cultural Route Relics of the Qi’ao Ancient Road in Southern China from the Perspective of E-commerce New Media Marketing”)the Scientific Research Fund Project of the Yunnan Provincial Department of Education,titled“A Study of Cultural Commonalities between Yunnan and Southeast Asia from an Anthropological Perspective”(Project No.2024J0904).
摘要This study focuses on the protection and revitalization utilization of linear cultural heritage,selecting the Qi’ao Ancient Road in Southern China as a typical case study,a cultural route with both historical depth and practical significance.The paper first systematically reviews four theoretical foundations:“cultural route”,“cultural heritageelics”,“structural functionality and space”,and“e-commerce new media marketing”,constructing an integrated“function-culture-space”analytical framework.Guided by this framework,the research establishes the investigation path with the Ming and Qing Dynasties as the temporal scope and the Southern and Eastern Main Routes of the Qi’ao Ancient Road as the spatial scope.It comprehensively employs literature research,field surveys,and Geographic Information System(GIS)analysis methods to systematically screen and analyze the value of tangible and intangible cultural relics along the ancient road.The study shows that the Qi’ao Ancient Road was not only a vital land transportation artery between Guangdong and Macao during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and an important overland link for the Maritime Silk Road,but also a witness to the integration of Chinese and Western cultures,the spread of ideas,and social transformations.In response to the current state of its protection and utilization,this paper innovatively proposes an integrated e-commerce new media marketing strategy centered on the“Online Three-in-One”(cross-border e-commerce platforms,independent websites,overseas social media)and“Offline Six-in-One”(museums/cultural centers,culturalourism bureaus,scenic areas,universitiesesearch institutions,enterprises,and intangible cultural heritage experience shops).This strategy aims to transform and disseminate the value of the ancient road’s cultural relics through modernized,marketized,and experiential means,thereby providing a path reference with both theoretical foresight and practical operability for achieving holistic protection,sustainable utilization,and methodological innovation in linear cultural heritage.
基金supported by the Major Project of Archaeological China(Grant No.Cultural Relics Guarantee[2020]444)provided by the Independent Innovation Funding Program for College Students Research Project of China University of Geosciences(Wuhan)(Grant No.2024XLB5)the China Scholarship Council(CSC)(Project No.202406410064)。
摘要The Yunnan Provincial Museum has collected typical artifacts unearthed from tombs dating back to the“ancient Dian State”period.In particular,bronzes inlaid with gold and jade have attracted much attention for their shape,materials,techniques,aesthetics and cultural functions.Stone-jeweled bronze buckles with unique styles and exquisite craftmanship have become one of the most distinctive objects in this period.This study identifies the composition of green inlay fragments detached from a circular bronze buckle from Shizhaishan Tomb M13∶62 by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy(LA-ICP-OES)and documents surface micro-features by super-depth-of-field microscopy.The results demonstrate that the inlay material is libethenite[Cu_2(PO_4)(OH)],a copper phosphate hydroxide previously misidentified as turquoise or malachite.Through technological archaeology,we can restore the Mosaic process,assess the technical level of metal refining technology at that time,and conduct a detailed cultural interaction through the material's source,development,and evolution.The technological,aesthetic,and cultural implications of these findings are discussed,emphasizing the role of stone-jeweled buckles as elite insignia.This research underscores the importance of scientific analysis in correcting visually based misidentifications and contributes to the archaeogeographical study of early gem utilization in southwestern China.
基金by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3303701-02 and 2024YFC3306701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2425014 and 32270667)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China granted to Chuan-Chao Wang(21&ZD285)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07).
摘要The analysis of ancient genomics provides opportunities to explore human population history across both temporal and geographic dimensions(Haak et al.,2015;Wang et al.,2021,2024)to enhance the accessibility and utility of these ancient genomic datasets,a range of databases and advanced statistical models have been developed,including the Allen Ancient DNA Resource(AADR)(Mallick et al.,2024)and AdmixTools(Patterson et al.,2012).While upstream processes such as sequencing and raw data processing have been streamlined by resources like the AADR,the downstream analysis of these datasets-encompassing population genetics inference and spatiotemporal interpretation-remains a significant challenge.The AADR provides a unified collection of published ancient DNA(aDNA)data,yet its file-based format and reliance on command-line tools,such as those in Admix-Tools(Patterson et al.,2012),require advanced computational expertise for effective exploration and analysis.These requirements can present significant challenges forresearchers lackingadvanced computational expertise,limiting the accessibility and broader application of these valuable genomic resources.
摘要A traveler discovers how China’s rural revitalization is keeping communities alive–not just as museums,but as living,breathing homes.THE Tang Dynasty(618-907)poet Wang Zhihuan,once wrote of climbing higher to see farther.Standing on a ridge above Wuyuan County in Jiangxi Province,looking at the fields of yellow rapeseed flowers spread out across the valley like liquid gold,I finally understood what he meant.But the view here reveals something more than natural beauty.It shows what happens when a nation decides that progress doesn’t have to mean leaving anyone behind.
摘要Located in Xing'an County in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region,the Lingqu Canal is the world's earliest artificial waterway allowing ships to sail through mountains,earning it a reputation as an ancient water highway.This water conservancy project connects the Xiangjiang and Lijiang rivers,linking China's two major river systems,the Yangtze and the Pearl.
基金2024 Yunnan University Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program Project:Diligent Study of Ancient Thai Language,Plain Language and Proverb Discussion-Focusing on the Translation of Chinese Historical Allusions in Thai With“Xi Jinping’s Use of Allusions”as an Example(Project Number:S202411390053)2024 Yuxi Normal University Teaching Research and Reform Practice Project:Research on the Reform Path of Thai Translation Teaching Under the Background of“Leveraging Foreign Language Advantages to Tell China’s Story Well”(Project Number:202413).
摘要This paper investigates the translation strategies of ancient Chinese poetry within the contemporary Thai cultural landscape.Situated against the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative and the building of the China-ASEAN community with a shared future,the dissemination of Chinese classical poetry in Thailand has become a vital channel for cultural exchange.Drawing on real translation examples drawn from political addresses,tourism sites,and educational materials,the study adopts a qualitative textual analysis to examine how translators bridge linguistic and cultural gaps.Five key strategies are identified and illustrated:substitution,paraphrase,omission,addition,and generalization.The findings demonstrate that the flexible application of these strategies can effectively enhance Thai audiences’comprehension while preserving the cultural connotations and rhetorical force of the original poetry.The paper further discusses future prospects,including professional translator training,interdisciplinary research,and the integration of artificial intelligence and virtual reality technologies into poetic translation.It argues that context-sensitive translation strategies are essential for promoting Chinese cultural heritage and fostering deeper Sino-Thai mutual understanding.
基金funded by the Beijing Social Science Foundation Planning Project(No.23GLB019)support was gratefully acknowledged.
摘要Ancient bridges in China are significant testimonies to Chinese civilization,reflecting remarkable engineering ingenuity as well as rich historical and cultural values.They can be divided into various structural types including beam bridges,arch bridges,suspension bridges,and pontoon bridges.These bridges not only serve as physical evidence of the evolution of bridge structural forms and building technologies,but also act as important medias for cultural transmission.In recent years,with the increasing emphasis on the conservation of cultural heritage,researches on ancient bridges in China has gradually developed into an interdisciplinary issue encompassing archaeology,architecture,surveying and mapping,and cultural studies.In disciplines such as architectural history,hydraulic engineering history,and transportation history,ancient bridges have been recognized as a special type of immovable cultural relics,which attracted particular interest of study.This paper presents a systematic review of researches in these fields,summarize the major advances of studies in both China and other countries,analyzing existing key challenges and technical bottlenecks,and outline current research approaches and future trends.On this basis,together with recent technological innovations in the conservation of ancient bridges in China,the study further discusses the future directions for studying and protecting ancient bridges,providing theoretical basis and technical references for their scientific conservation and appropriate utilization.
摘要Just 16 kilometers from the Vientiane Station of the ChinaLaos Railway sits the brandnew campus of the Lao Railway Vocational and Technical College.Its office building,teaching building,library,and all-weather sports field are thoughtfully arranged on campus.Most eye-catching,however,are the lush,towering trees scattered between the structures.These are not decorative plants transplanted from elsewhere,but indigenous trees that have long belonged to this land.All53 ancient trees have been numbered,labeled,and carefully protected.
摘要The Belt and Road Initiative and Xinjiang Editors:Foreign Affairs Office of the People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region&China Global Television Network of China Media Group Paperback,187 pages Published by Foreign Languages Press As a key junction along the ancient Silk Road,Xinjiang served as a vital crossroads for cultural exchanges between the Eastern and Western civilizations.Thanks to its unique geographic advantages,the region has been designated as a core area of the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)and is playing a pivotal role in China’s westward opening-up.
摘要With a collection of more than 360,000 artifacts,the Sichuan Museum showcases the civilization of Sichuan while actively bringing cultural relics to life through a wide range of educational programs.
摘要Chinese video game Black Myth:Wukong has been a h it among gaming enthusiasts worldwide since its release in 2024, its breakout success demonstrating the potential global appeal of traditional Chinese culture. Based on the 16th-century classic novel Journey to the West, the game not only introduces international audiences to Chinese literature but has also become a far-reaching platform for traditional Chinese music.
摘要The Mesopotamian literary figure Gilgāmešhas long been known to have survived outside of cuneiform literature,but the extent and manner of his reception has been a source of controversy.Using“top-down”methodologies which generally presuppose intercultural literary transmission as a result of imperial processes such as ancient“globalisation,”one line of thought has argued for the widespread influence of works associated with Gilgāmešoutside of the cuneiform literary corpus.Noting issues of insufficient falsifiability in such approaches,a novel,“bottom-up”methodology is instead articulated in this study,constructing detailed“literary microhistories”of the individual extracuneiform attestations of Gilgāmeš-like figures,and conservatively positing their relationships both to the Akkadian literary corpus and to each other.This not only supplies a new basis for literary historical research into the extra-cuneiform dissemination of the character Gilgāmeš,but also posits overlooked routes of literary transmission within first-millennium BC empires.
摘要Traditional Chinese medicine is quietly becoming a kind of universal language.Tai chi,qigong and cupping,practices refined over millennia,are now moving far beyond China’s borders and slipping into contemporary wellness routines worldwide,carried by a generation that adopts,adapts and circulates them at scale.Three minutes on TikTok or Instagram are often enough to encounter a gua sha routine,a sequence of qigong movements or a cupping session.What appears on screen is more than a demonstration.It hints at a shifting relationship with the body,with time and with care,shaped through repetition that is unremarkable yet persistent,gradually embedding itself into everyday habits.
摘要As the capital,Beiji ng is home to many relics from the Ming and Qi ng Dynasties.The alleys are connected by traditional courtyard houses,and visitors can immerse themselves in the old Beijing way of life through rickshaw tours,leisure time in teahouses,and other activities.
基金funded by the Advisory Committee of Foreign Language Teaching in Vocational Education,Ministry of Education,P.R.China,under its 2024 special program for vocational colleges“Languages Empowering Vocational Education to Go Global”(Project No.WYJZW-2025-069).
摘要As the integration of culture and tourism advances,Langzhong Ancient City,with its profound historical and cultural heritage,faces an increasingly urgent demand for high-quality,interdisciplinary cultural tourism talents.However,a noticeable disconnect exists between the content of vocational college English curriculum and the actual needs of the industry.This study explores the reconstruction of vocational college English curriculum through a systematic analysis of the job requirements within the cultural tourism industry in Langzhong Ancient City.By investigating job types,role responsibilities,and English proficiency requirements in the cultural tourism sector,and examining the gap between the current English curriculum and industry needs,the study identifies issues such as insufficient integration of industry contexts,lack of relevance and practicality,and the absence of local cultural characteristics.To address these issues,this study proposes that the reconstruction of English curriculum should adhere to the principles of practicality,relevance,dynamism,cultural integration,and innovation.A three-tier progressive English curriculum system comprising a“Basic Module+Professional Module+Local Characteristics Module”is constructed.Implementation pathways are designed in terms of content selection and organization,teaching method selection and application,teaching resource development and utilization,dynamic adjustment mechanisms,and interdisciplinary integration.The study suggests that the reconstructed English curriculum system can effectively achieve the organic integration of general English proficiency development,English for Specific Purposes training in the industry,and the incorporation of local cultural characteristics,providing theoretical reference and practical guidance for the reform of vocational college English teaching.
摘要Dr.CAI Shuhui,researcher at the Institute of Geology and Geophysics(IGG),Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS),has won the 2026 Tan Kah Kee Young Scientist Award in Earth Sciences,for her outstanding work on the samples returned by Chang’e-5(CE-5)and Chang’e-6(CE-6)missions.She led the development of an innovative methodology for studying extremely weak magnetic records in small and fragile extraterrestrial samples,and obtained critical constraints on the mid-stage evolution of the lunar magnetic field.Her research suggests that the lunar dynamo may have strengthened again around 2.8 billion years ago and persisted,albeit weakly,until at least about 2.0 billion years ago,revising current views of the Moon’s magnetic and thermal evolution.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,31801040,and 32270667)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+11 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074 and 21CKG022)Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road(Pan-TPE)(XDA2004010101)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(18490750300)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China granted to C.C.W.(21&ZD285),S.W.(20&ZD212),and D.L.(21&ZD237)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC-2019-ADG-883700-TRAM).
摘要China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.