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Full of Beans
China’s largest coffee production area is developing specialty blends that are gaining favor in and out of China
Deer to Us
Folk culture expert Li Qian explains why deer hold auspicious meanings in both Chinese and Western traditions
Making a Mint
Coin collecting can be a lucrative business for those in the know, but how can amateurs get started without losing a fortune? Coin expert Guan Baixun gives his valuable insights
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Money Makers
Just over 1,000 years ago, Sichuan issued the world’s first officially backed paper money. But what local conditions spurred this financial revolution, and how did traders cash in on the innovation?
Towering Sands
As China’s first desert natural heritage site, Badain Jaran Desert captivates the human imagination not only with its sand, but water, life and culture, says archeologist Ge Zhiyong
Map Quest
For decades, Li Xiaocong has traveled the world hunting for ancient maps of the Great Wall. Sharing his journey with NewsChina, the Beijing-based scholar reveals how these maps illuminate both the Wall’s history and cultural exchanges between East and West