In Chinese religion, the Jade Emperor isn’t just another god—he’s the final authority. Daoist texts claim he began as a human prince who cultivated enlightenment across billions of years. Unlike the ...

Vase with dragons (Qing Dynasty, 18th–19th century), jade (nephrite), on view in ‘A Passion for Jade’ at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) “His is an example ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - February 10 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year, and in Chinese culture, families gather over a symbolic meal to bring luck and prosperity for the year. Chinese people ...

HPAKANT, Myanmar (Reuters) - Using heavy earth-excavators and explosives, miners have been tearing into Myanmar's northern hills in recent months, in a rush to excavate more jade from the world's ...

MA'ANSHAN, Jan. 22, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Dating back some 5,300 to 5,800 years, the Lingjiatan relic site in east China's Anhui was discovered in 1985. It is known for the jadeware unearthed there. The ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - January 29 marks the first day of the Lunar New Year, with 2025 the “Year of the Wood Snake.” Food plays an important role during the holiday season, with Chinese families ...

Ye Qi gripped the steering wheel with both hands as the highway ahead began to shake and twist before his eyes. He quickly pulled over his car and watched as over the next 30 seconds the asphalt road ...