While gold and silver have long been symbols of wealth and power, in ancient China, these precious metals carried a much ...

Explore the definition and historical journey of status symbols. Learn how they adapt with societal changes and remain key indicators of social and economic stature.

An ancient Chinese river pavilion showcases remarkable engineering resilience against floods for over seven hundred years.

What do Wilson’s bird-of-paradise, the red-necked tanager, and the keel-billed toucan all have in common? They are all ...

Originating in East Asia, these vintage vases are pieces of stunning craftsmanship featuring intricate floral designs, so ...

Throughout his legendary 20-year NBA career, Kobe Bryant only suited up for one team. Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to five World Championships, including a three-peat and a two-peat. Simply put, ...

China's onshore yuan broke through the key threshold of 7 per U.S. dollar for the first time since 2023, as the currency gradually appreciates. One U.S. dollar recently bought 6.988 yuan, the lowest ...

The Chinese yuan’s appreciation since April is unfolding at just the right pace to neutralize any benefits from holding higher-yielding dollars — and puts it on course to hit 7 against its US ...

It has been a rough year for “Duck Dynasty” fans as the Robertson family has been hit with its share of health issues and heartbreak. Phil Robertson’s death earlier this year was the big blow, but his ...

HONG KONG, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Investors are snapping up yuan credits and surging yuan lending is poised to overtake overseas dollar loans at Chinese banks as attractive pricing helps drive a sustained ...

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Goldman Sachs Group Inc. says the yuan is 25% undervalued and will appreciate more than forwards contracts are pricing for 2026. Calling the Chinese currency one of its “highest conviction” trades, ...