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138 articlesImperial Examination System
The imperial examination system was a civil service examination system in imperial China to select government officials through merit-based examinations.
Li Shimin
Li Shimin, posthumously known as Emperor Taizong of Tang, was the second emperor of the Tang dynasty and one of the most influential rulers in Chinese history.
Chinese Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts, also known as Wushu or Kung Fu, are traditional combat practices with deep cultural significance.
Shadow Puppetry
Shadow puppetry is an ancient Chinese art form using translucent leather figures to create animated stories on a screen.
Standard Chinese (Putonghua)
Standard Chinese, known as Putonghua, is the official language of China based on Beijing dialect with Northern dialects as its foundation.
Beijing Roast Duck
A renowned Chinese dish with centuries of history, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.
Uyghur Language
The Uyghur language is a Turkic language spoken primarily by the Uyghur people in Xinjiang, China.
Chinese Gardens
Chinese gardens represent a distinctive tradition of landscape architecture that has evolved over millennia.
Hot Pot
Hot pot is a communal dining experience featuring a simmering pot of broth at the center of the table, where ingredients are cooked and shared.
Han Fei
Han Fei was a Chinese philosopher who developed the syncretic Legalist philosophy during the Warring States period.
Kunqu Opera
Kunqu Opera is one of China's oldest and most refined traditional performing arts forms, recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Taoism
Taoism is an indigenous Chinese philosophical and religious tradition centered on the concept of 'Dao' (the Way) and the pursuit of immortality.
Cloisonné
Traditional Chinese enamelware art form known for its vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship.
Peking Opera
Peking Opera is a major form of traditional Chinese theater that combines music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics.
Zongzi: Traditional Chinese Rice Dumplings
Zongzi are traditional Chinese rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves, historically associated with the Dragon Boat Festival.
Embroidery
Embroidery is a traditional Chinese handicraft with over 2,000 years of history, featuring various techniques and regional styles.
Confucius
Confucius was an influential Chinese philosopher and teacher whose ideas have shaped East Asian civilization for centuries.
Hanfu
Hanfu is the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese people with a history spanning over 3,000 years.
Cantonese
Cantonese is a major variety of Chinese spoken in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, and Macau, with significant overseas communities.
Emperor Wu of Han
Emperor Wu of Han, personal name Liu Che, was the seventh emperor of the Han dynasty, ruling from 141 to 87 BCE and known for expanding China's territory and establishing Confucianism as state ideolog