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The Duku Highway: A Foreigner's Guide to Xinjiang's Greatest Road Trip
Everything a foreign traveler needs for the Duku Highway (G217) in Xinjiang: when it opens, how to rent a car with a foreign licence, the best stops from Dushanzi to Kuqa, and the mistakes that ruin the drive.
Did Rome and Han China Ever Meet? The Silk Road's Great What-If
The two greatest empires of the ancient world, Han China and Rome, knew of each other through the Silk Road but never managed a face-to-face meeting. What the evidence actually shows, and why the missed encounter still matters.
平陆运河旅游全攻略：世纪工程如何变身广西文旅新名片
2026年9月16日通航的平陆运河，不仅打通西江至北部湾的江海大通道，更在国庆假期引爆旅游热。本文深度解析平陆运河四大观光航线、沿线文化节点、实用出行指南与运河旅游产业前景，为游客提供一份完整的世纪工程旅行手册。
殷墟甲骨文新发现：三千年前的商代都城如何被重新认知
2026年殷墟考古迎来申遗成功二十周年，洹北'三纵四横'道路网络、王陵区圣水牛与虎豹祭祀坑、全球首个甲骨文智能体'殷契行止'等新发现，正在系统性重构学界对商代文明的理解。本文从城市布局、礼制体系、方国关系和历史地理四大维度，深度解读殷商史研究的最新突破。
安史之乱：大唐盛世的崩塌与中华文明的历史转折
深度解析安史之乱（755-763年）的前因后果，从府兵制崩溃到节度使坐大，从粟特商团到宫廷政争，还原这场八年叛乱如何永久改变中国政治格局、经济重心与民族关系。
Reading the Heavens: A History of Chinese Astronomy, from Oracle-Bone Stars to Modern Observatories
China observed the skies for over 4,000 years — recording supernovae, mapping comets, and building imperial observatories. A history of Chinese astronomy from oracle bones to the modern era.
Soaking Through China: A Foreigner's Guide to Hot Springs (温泉) and Wellness Escapes
From Tangshan to Tengchong, a practical guide to China's hot springs (温泉) for foreign visitors — where to go, how to behave, what it costs, and how to get there.
China's 2026 National Day Golden Week Is Over — Here's What the Numbers and Crowds Actually Looked Like
The eight-day National Day Golden Week of 2026 has ended. A recap of the official travel and spending figures, the crowds foreigners actually faced, and what it means for visiting China this autumn.
中国量子计算2026里程碑：从九章三号到超导量子芯片量产的前沿突破
2026年中国量子计算取得系列突破：九章三号光量子计算机实现255光子操纵，祖冲之三号超导量子芯片达105量子比特，量子计算产业链初步形成。本文深度分析技术路线、产业格局与国际竞争态势。
Researching in China: A Practical Guide to PhDs, Postdocs, and Funding for International Scholars
A grounded guide for foreign researchers considering a PhD, postdoc, or funded research stay in China in 2026 — scholarships, labs, visas, pay, and the honest pros and cons.
中国职业教育产教融合十年评估：从规模扩张到质量提升的转型之路
系统评估2014-2026年中国职业教育产教融合政策成效，分析双高计划、1+X证书制度、现代学徒制等核心改革的数据表现，解读2026年新版《职业教育法》对校企合作的制度创新。
Living Underground: China's Yaodong Cave Dwellings and the Culture of the Loess Plateau
China's yaodong (窑洞) cave homes have sheltered people on the Loess Plateau for over 4,000 years. A look at how they're built, why they work, and what they say about Chinese rural life.
中国古琴艺术三千年：从伯牙子期到数字琴社的文化复兴
追溯古琴三千余年传承历史，解析减字谱与指法体系，剖析2003年申遗成功后古琴文化从濒危到复兴的转型路径，分析数字时代古琴传播的新模式与青年群体参与数据。
黔东南侗寨鼓楼建筑奇观：千年榫卯智慧与乡村振兴新路径
深入贵州黔东南侗族村寨，探索鼓楼建筑的榫卯结构奥秘，解读侗族大歌与鼓楼文化的社会功能，分析乡村振兴战略下侗寨文旅融合发展的数据与模式创新。
China's 6G Standard Race: IMT-2030 Vision, Patent Landscape, and the 2026 ITU Showdown
With the ITU's IMT-2030 framework finalized in 2024, China's 6G standard-setting campaign has entered its decisive phase. This analysis covers China's 6G patent holdings (40.3% of global filings), key technology candidates, the EU/US counter-strategy, and the 2027 standard-setting timeline.
China City Walks (城市漫步): How Foreigners Are Exploring Neighborhoods on Foot in 2026
City walking, or 城市漫步 (chéngshì mànbù), has become one of the most popular ways for visitors to see China's cities. Here is how to do it, where to go, and why it beats the standard tourist circuit.