Why is Andy Lau’s name carved on a 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty?
A 600-year-old brick from the Ming dynasty bears the name of contemporary Hong Kong star Andy Lau, highlighting a historical quality-control practice in ancient China.
Two wrecks concealed an immense treasure. Thousands of valuable artifacts on the seabed
Researchers identified two Ming dynasty shipwrecks in the South China Sea, one rich in porcelain and the other with wooden logs.
Why an open-source sci-fi novel by China’s tech geeks is going strong after 20 years
The article discusses the enduring popularity of the open-source sci-fi novel 'The Morning Star of Linggao' among tech enthusiasts in China and its unique plot set during the late Ming dynasty.
The Ming dynasty ‘Guide to the Galaxy’: China names 2100 space plan after 1637 book
China has announced its 2100 space plan, inspired by the Ming dynasty's scientific philosophy as detailed in a 1637 book.