Current Lexicon: Where does the term 'Middle Kingdom' come from?
The term 'Middle Kingdom' (Reich der Mitte) is commonly used to describe China and has historical roots tied to its geopolitical significance.
Yan Lianke tells a horrendous tale of a macabre day in the Middle Kingdom
Chinese author Yan Lianke, a perennial Nobel Prize candidate, explores a sleepwalker epidemic in his new novel set in the Chinese village of Gaotian, described as a grand and magnificent adventure by Maria Schottenius.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman wants to rebuild the kingdom. The new robes of Saudi Arabia
Prince Mohammed bin Salman is implementing significant reforms to transform Saudi Arabia into a modern state.
The United Kingdom and France Attack the Islamic State in Syria
The UK and French air forces have conducted a joint airstrike against an Islamic State facility in Syria, aimed at preventing the resurgence of ISIS in the Middle East.