#  @ZhaiXiang5 Zhai Xiang Zhai Xiang posts on X about china, in the, beijing, history the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1423629803668660227/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] +105% - [--] Month [---------] -26% - [--] Months [----------] +340% - [--] Year [----------] +294% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1423629803668660227/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -72% - [--] Months [---] +136% - [--] Year [---] +13% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1423629803668660227/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.14% - [--] Month [------] +0.52% - [--] Months [------] +40% - [--] Year [------] +77% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1423629803668660227/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #5885 [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 19.26% [finance](/list/finance) 8.15% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 1.48% [social networks](/list/social-networks) 0.74% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands) 0.74% **Social topic influence** [china](/topic/china) #243, [in the](/topic/in-the) #2355, [beijing](/topic/beijing) #472, [history](/topic/history) 7.41%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 6.67%, [hong kong](/topic/hong-kong) #252, [japan](/topic/japan) 5.93%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 5.19%, [gold](/topic/gold) #2672, [emperor](/topic/emperor) #52 **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@rnaudbertrand](/creator/undefined) [@johall54121906](/creator/undefined) [@xuchuanmei](/creator/undefined) [@squareroot80850](/creator/undefined) [@takaichisanae](/creator/undefined) [@commiepommie](/creator/undefined) [@angelus_silesiu](/creator/undefined) [@syhhuang](/creator/undefined) [@5uemon_ishikawa](/creator/undefined) [@kyleichan](/creator/undefined) [@wendailian](/creator/undefined) [@mazzettam2](/creator/undefined) [@terax83](/creator/undefined) [@toghrul994](/creator/undefined) [@marxistcham](/creator/undefined) [@someguy595](/creator/undefined) [@3amud](/creator/undefined) [@xoxo254037](/creator/undefined) [@jerether](/creator/undefined) [@cungcung785](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Noble Corporation (NE)](/topic/$ne) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "I truly appreciate the attention many of you have shown to my Stanford thesis on the question of the Ryukyus. If yesterday's post was about how the great-power dynamics among the United States Britain the Soviet Union China and Japan shaped the fate of the Ryukyus then today I want to turn to the group who lived the consequences was most often overlooked yet deserves being seen: the Ryukyuan people themselves. In October this year China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sun Lei publicly urged Japan to "end its discrimination and prejudice against the indigenous people of" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1995209177610994081) 2025-11-30T19:11Z 17K followers, 114.7K engagements "China's earliest gold did not emerge from the Central Plains dynasties nor did it belong to kings or emperors. Gold and silver artifacts have long been one of my primary research interests in the study of cultural relics. The Anhui Museum's annual exhibition Gold's Radiance Steeps Ancient China () will conclude in one week. The exhibition has set a new record as the largest gold/silver themed exhibition in Chinese history bringing together nearly [---] gold and silver artifacts from across the country. A quarter of the pieces are classified as Grade-A national treasures. The chronological scope" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2006021698848747608) 2025-12-30T15:16Z 17K followers, 11.8K engagements "@BasilTheGreat How's his country's economy doing now" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2009288834295419366) 2026-01-08T15:39Z 17K followers, 91.6K engagements "A single gold seal continues to provoke debate among archaeologists and historians to this day. More than half a century ago a gold seal issued by the Jin dynasty court to a Qiang tribal leader was unearthed in northwest China. Meanwhile the National Museum of China houses another gold seal of the same camel-shaped knob yet one far more controversial. Inscribed upon it are the words: "Marquis of the Cong Settlement Who Returned to the Rightful Order under the Han Dynasty ()." In [----] a farmer accidentally discovered it while plowing fields in Fengjie County (). The site lies less than sixty" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2017252177308180625) 2026-01-30T15:02Z 17K followers, 13K engagements "Taiwan's status as part of China is a result of WWII; the current cross-Strait situation is a legacy of the Chinese civil war. The two should not be conflated. I have long admired Mr. Hatoyama for his courage in confronting history and for his consistent peace-oriented and rational stance. Last year in a thread analyzing the four key China-Japan political documents I also elaborated on this same logic. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1984298421906522515 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1984298421906522515 A few days ago while attending a conference on ChinaUS relations a senior professional in" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2017472915101421895) 2026-01-31T05:40Z 17K followers, 19.9K engagements "In the eyes of some the South China Sea or East China Sea is a "powder keg." But through the real footage it is a place where China's maritime law enforcement is steadfast restrained and also filled with human warmth. On February 1st marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Coast Guard Law China Coast Guard (CCG) released its first promotional video. This video showcases rarely seen enforcement actions in key maritime areas such as the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea revealing once less known positions history and reality in a panoramic view for the public. As a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2018012673980653703) 2026-02-01T17:24Z 17K followers, 14.4K engagements "Impressive leadership dialogue. I reviewed both the Chinese press release and President Trump's Truth Social post as soon as they were released almost simultaneously and have written a detailed analysis. When Beijing and Washington engage constructively the whole world breathes easier. Looking ahead to President Trump's April visit trust mutual respect and concrete actions will be what truly matter in China-US relations. The ship of our two great nations must sail through the waves together. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019239788235083858) 2026-02-05T02:40Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "An impressive leadership dialogue. I reviewed both the Chinese press release and President Trump's Truth Social post as soon as they were released almost simultaneously and have written a detailed analysis. When Beijing and Washington engage constructively the whole world breathes easier. Looking ahead to President Trump's April visit trust mutual respect and concrete actions will be what truly matter in China-US relations. The ship of our two nations must sail through the waves together https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019241033477878041) 2026-02-05T02:45Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@niubi From Beijing's perspective the reference to arms sales serves as a subtle reminder that recent US actions contradict the commitments outlined in the [----] Joint Communique. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019246070883316010) 2026-02-05T03:05Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@jkenney Some factual precision helps here. This call included a clear PRC reminder on Taiwan and U.S. arms sales-widely understood in Beijing as inconsistent with the [----] Joint Communique. That's a reminder of commitments. Full readout analysis here https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019246917331661206) 2026-02-05T03:09Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@WarClandestine That world is imaginable-but only if expectations are clear. Beijing's message was just "lets be predictable reciprocal and avoid miscalculation." I unpacked this in my readout analysis here https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019247566773236160) 2026-02-05T03:11Z 17K followers, [----] engagements "@xuchuanmei @kyleichan CNs readout in Nov didnt say at the request either. But turned out to be initiated by the White House. WSJ posted a wrong report" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019380379128590591) 2026-02-05T11:59Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@xuchuanmei @kyleichan Sometimes the official Chinese release reveals such details sometimes not" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019389668916125854) 2026-02-05T12:36Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@squareroot80850 @jsolomonReports Producing more Qian Xuesens" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019392417041117559) 2026-02-05T12:47Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@ACTBrigitte The only thing more dangerous than a biolab is an activist exploiting panic politics to sound tough. Enforce lab licensing inspections and export controls-punish violators. Collective guilt by nationality is un-American and unserious" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019640039148601800) 2026-02-06T05:11Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@wendailian Thank you Daniel-really appreciate it. Glad to have you here Feel free to follow along what I post and if there's ever a question I might help with don't hesitate to reach out" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2020111632924278866) 2026-02-07T12:25Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@mazzettam2 @trussliz @takaichi_sanae Same here. Britain does revolutions the British way: very quietly mostly in committee. 😄" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2020774207513375054) 2026-02-09T08:18Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@terax83 And some of its weapons have styles of those found in the Korean Peninsula😊" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021204188546396412) 2026-02-10T12:46Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@Macro_Core_View @commiepommie @XHNews @CGTNOfficial @RT_com Thanks for letting me know. I've long respected and admired James for his insights. I've taken a look at the stamp and I think it is a forgery" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021222269448486997) 2026-02-10T13:58Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@Toghrul994 @terax83 Your knowledge is very impressive as always. I think it's not likely to be Qin Kai's tomb. As based on the styles of the pottery the tomb's dated to the eve of China's unification decades later after Qin Kai" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021237422395146414) 2026-02-10T14:58Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Thank you I am very impressed by your knowledge and am sure you would grow into an outstanding sinologist. Although Qin Shi Huang's aura terrified the bad boy Qin Wuyang we must remember that he was also a human and he had never imagined that someone as powerful as him would encounter such an assassin. He must have had a vulnerable side as well. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021238784507986161 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021238784507986161" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021238784507986161) 2026-02-10T15:04Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Every coin has two sides. The Warring States period was indeed dark and brutal but it also gave rise to many great heroes. The same can be said for the Three Kingdoms era-while it was filled with bloodshed and conflict it also saw remarkable individuals who left lasting legacies. History is often more complex than we first imagine. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021239281298145625 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021239281298145625" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021239281298145625) 2026-02-10T15:06Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@RassBariaw @commiepommie I personally still think it's not that important. Consulting my mentor at Beijing's Palace Museum now" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021860444219355332) 2026-02-12T08:14Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Thank you very much James. My mentor Mr. Guo Fuxiang is the Chief Research Fellow at the Palace Museum in Beijing and one of the most renowned scholars on Chinese seals. Perhaps more judgment can be made after seeing the actual object but from the photo the seal looks very new and the patina does not match the characteristics of an old seal. Additionally the inscription strokes seem too casual. I would be happy to forward the picture to Mr. Guo for his opinion. I am also very curious about the views of the British Museum expert. I met her in Beijing last year and she is also a scholar whom I" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021236942646497669) 2026-02-10T14:56Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Freedom is indeed invaluable but so is the stability and prosperity that come with upholding the rule of law. In my latest article I explore how Hong Kong's future depends on strong governance not treason and terrorism. While the world watches it's crucial to understand the deeper historical and political context behind these events. Read more here: https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021795252412334302) 2026-02-12T03:55Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@FCDOGovUK As a scholar I found your policies on Hong Kong mostly unjustified and disgraceful https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong https://t.co/tCb98J8oj6 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021807547532120284) 2026-02-12T04:44Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "@Marxistcham @someguy595 @AnnaKwokFY Thanks for the great research" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021854043174478278) 2026-02-12T07:49Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Exactly-the history is surprising. The real takeaway is that even a wartime ally was told "no" on Hong Kong. From what I understand the rather distorted sense of identity that emerged among some Hong Kong residents today was to a considerable extent shaped by British policies after the late 1970s. That was how they chose to reciprocate an ally. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021863230327726198 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021863230327726198" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021863230327726198) 2026-02-12T08:25Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Just imagine: If you were in the US Capitol and saw someone insulting the Stars and Stripes during an oath-taking openly declaring that New York is an independent nation would the American people tolerate this person continuing in office If you were in the Japanese Diet and heard someone curse Japan's national system demanding Hokkaido's secession from Japan would your conclusion be "democracy and pluralism" Or would it be "treason against the nation" https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021874349431566594) 2026-02-12T09:09Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "Thank you for the strong interest in tea culture. Yesterday a friend mentioned to me that the origin of Chinese tea was initially thought to be in the Southwestern China surprisingly to learn that the earliest tea was discovered in Eastern Chinas Shandong. Another friend shared an adorable photo of teapot. Inspired by them I would like to introduce two seemingly unassuming but remarkably significant items connected to the origins of tea currently featured in the "The World of Tea" exhibition at the Palace Museum. The Hemudu culture discovered in Eastern Chinas Zhejiang recognized as the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1703237525001920902) 2023-09-17T02:40Z 17K followers, 55.1K engagements "I've been extremely busy lately and planned to sleep early until Beijing released the official press statement that Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had a phone call tonight (Beijing time). The statement is short but surprisingly dense. Here are the key parts I translated and why they matter. --"Xi noted that last month during our successful meeting in Busan South Korea we reached many important consensuses which helped calibrate the course and inject momentum into the great vessel of China-U.S. relations while also sending a positive signal to the world." When Xi met Trump in Busan he used a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1992992084954083488) 2025-11-24T16:21Z 17K followers, 680.5K engagements "This seal once decided whether an imperial order was real. Without it words meant nothing. Jade imperial seal carved with "Treasure of the Emperor" in both Han Chinese and Manchu scripts housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. It's currently on display as part of the museum's centennial celebration. During the Qing dynasty (16441911) the last imperial dynasty of China imperial seals were kept in the Hall of Union () along the central axis of the Forbidden City. Even when the emperor spent most of his time at the Summer Palace in the western outskirts of Beijing all official documents still" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2005638350267662757) 2025-12-29T13:53Z 17K followers, 16.8K engagements "Emperor Wanli () who ruled China from [----] to [----] was the longest-reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). His reputation has often been controversial in both Chinese and world historical circles. In his early years Emperor Wanli worked diligently lived frugally and demonstrated the determination and wisdom of a model ruler. However after the death of his powerful paternalistic mentor and chancellor Zhang Juzheng () he ruthlessly purged Zhang's family and faction. Later when his ministers advised against making his favored concubine's son the crown prince Wanli angered by their" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2009671066936058325) 2026-01-09T16:58Z 17K followers, 160.8K engagements "In [---] BC a noble from the State of Yan () might have personally poured the last cup of farewell wine for Jing Ke () one of China's most famous warriors who attempted to assassinate Emperor Qin Shi Huang (). Two thousand years later his tomb located along an inter-county road long collapsed and burned miraculously left behind a dazzling treasure of gold telling the story of an era's silent yet powerful glory tragedy and demise. I have often shared with everyone the relics and archaeological discoveries from China's second dynasty the Shang Dynasty (). Three thousand years ago the last king of" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019004458986864704) 2026-02-04T11:05Z 17K followers, 24.4K engagements "China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone conversation between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump quietly took place carrying implications far beyond the timing itself. At 9:30 p.m. Beijing time that evening reports emerged that Xi and Trump were holding a phone conversation. Two hours later China released an official readout of the call between the two" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202) 2026-02-05T02:34Z 17K followers, 205.3K engagements "@takaichi_sanae "Deep trust" is one of those phrases you mostly see in alliance statements and credit card ads. Allies coordinate. Vassals cheerlead" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2020710520052134075) 2026-02-09T04:05Z 17K followers, 49.9K engagements "Continuing the exploration of the mysterious hold artifacts from the northern noble tomb dating back to the eve of Chinas unification by Emperor Qin Shi Huang [----] years ago. In the top left there are some small gold ornaments including images of ram horns ram heads and a bear pouncing on a ram. Naturally we could guess that this noble or craftsman had a particular fondness for herds of cattle and sheep. The top right shows a close-up of ornament shaped in ram horns which reminds me of the horn of plenty from around the 5th century BC in the West. It seems as though history converges here." [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021210628958875925) 2026-02-10T13:12Z 17K followers, 11.1K engagements "@st_louis_stan Obama's done plenty of questionable things yet somehow escapes the heat. I'd love to master that skill-being able to mess up and still get a free pass 😂" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021241101022032216) 2026-02-10T15:13Z 17K followers, 24.2K engagements "I'd really love to hear what everyone thinks the animal in the bottom left is. Personally I still think it looks more like a lion" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021241391158878282) 2026-02-10T15:14Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "Every nation has the right to uphold its sovereignty and maintain law and order. No legitimate country would tolerate treason or subversion and Hong Kong's prosperity and future depend on the rule of law not on rebellion. The consequences of what you re-framed are self-inflicted https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021794830255268135) 2026-02-12T03:53Z 17K followers, [----] engagements "This misleading kind of domino-theory narrative exaggerates the situation and fuels unnecessary fear. Taiwan is rooted in the Chinese history not a stepping stone to threaten other countries. Turning it into a regional scare story only increases tension rather than promoting stability. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021876021587587566 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021876021587587566" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021876021587587566) 2026-02-12T09:16Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@BirekeSibyawe Just AI" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021876483728556230) 2026-02-12T09:18Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "What you should feel sorry for is your countrys disgraceful policies towards Hong Kong since the beginning. Ultimately the Hong Kong National Security Law ensures that the vibrant autonomy of Hong Kong remains undisturbed by forces bent on destruction. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2022031034813194290) 2026-02-12T19:32Z 17K followers, [---] engagements "@JoHall54121906 @SuellaBraverman Thank you my friend Calling for nuclear attacks against civilians isnt free speech. Its incitement to mass murder. No responsible government would treat that lightly" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2022327517101879658) 2026-02-13T15:10Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Exactly. The US isn't falling behind because others are succeeding but because it spends more energy stirring up trouble than on solving its own problems. I'd also like to share a personal experience. It happened nine years ago. At that time I was in the process of moving back to Beijing from DC. A friend introduced me to a famous IR professor at one of China's top universities suggesting that I might seek a position there or perhaps pursue a PhD under his supervision. In fact he and I were both Cornell alumni and several of my professors knew him personally. To be honest I was never" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1973975625435394134) 2025-10-03T04:57Z 17K followers, 61.2K engagements "Completely agree. Elections should not become a competition of emotional mobilization and citizens should not be treated as those who pay the bill after the election. As a follow alumnus of Stanford with Mr. Hatoyama I have personally witnessed in the United States how President Obama with his exceptional rhetoric won the election by inspiring hope yet failed to deliver on many of his promises and how the country gradually shifted from a respected power to one whose credibility was increasingly questioned. Mr. Hatoyama stands out by clearly explaining the risks of diplomacy fiscal policy and" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2020483334548107751) 2026-02-08T13:02Z 17K followers, 45K engagements "On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong Kong studies. However during my time at Hoover and later at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace while researching Chiang Kai-shek's diaries and the Reagan presidential archives on Taiwan I frequently came across materials about Hong Kong too. These long-hidden archival documents when read alongside today's" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405) 2026-02-12T03:46Z 17K followers, 14.3K engagements "@squareroot80850 Appreciate it. Markets don't thrive on chaos-they thrive on rules. When "instability" becomes a profit model society loses. Hong Kong's lesson is simple: no security no freedom; no stability no prosperity" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2022336038853919222) 2026-02-13T15:44Z 17K followers, [--] engagements "Yuan Shao () a renowned warlord came from a distinguished lineage being part of a family that turned out three highest-ranking officials among four generations () during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. As the Eastern Han authority waned Yuan Shao once controlled a large territory in northern China. However his indecisive nature often placed him at a disadvantage against Cao Cao (). In the year 200AD despite having twice the number of troops as Cao Cao Yuan suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Guandu () leading to the destruction of his main forces. The following year he suffered another" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1761719138475745357) 2024-02-25T11:45Z 17K followers, 13.9K engagements "In Western mythology unicorns are often depicted as a mystical creature resembling a white horse symbolizing purity nobility and strength. They are not only gentle and mysterious but are also sometimes endowed with the ability to fly. Ancient Greek literature mentions that unicorns originated from India about [----] years ago. Interestingly ancient China also has legends about unicorns. It is said that over [----] years ago during the Warring States period (475-221 BC) the king of Chu obtained a divine creature called the "Xiezhi ()" which resembled a sheep with a single horn on its head capable" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1762075564528017616) 2024-02-26T11:22Z 17K followers, 11.6K engagements "Thank you for the appreciation of the rhinoceros The rhinoceros was a very popular creature in ancient China believed to have the power to control water as it was said that water would part at the touch of its horn. During the Tang Dynasty perhaps due to its rarity it was called "lingxi/divine rhinoceros" and used to describe a perfect understanding between lovers. Even in today's Chinese context the phrase "lingxi within hearts" (hearts linked as one) is used to describe a tacit understanding between people. Continuing with the theme of the rhinoceros let me share about another" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1763745364337909923) 2024-03-02T01:57Z 17K followers, 15.6K engagements "Some time ago the Tsinghua University Art Museum carefully selected the best collections from various museums in Confucius' hometown of Shandong Province to hold a special exhibition themed on Chinese rites. Jade artifacts that might have been used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang yesterday and a bronze yue axe from the Shang Dynasty [----] years ago made their appearances in the exhibition. From the 1920s to the 1930s farmers in Qingzhou () frequently unearthed bronze ware from the Shang Dynasty while plowing the fields. Regrettably some were sold abroad and are now missing. In [----] Chinese" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1764640577835151735) 2024-03-04T13:14Z 17K followers, 77.2K engagements "Dear Professor with all due respect I would like to remind you that in ancient China "yue" was a ceremonial axe symbolizing power and was not used to harm anyone let alone for beheading. It is undoubtedly an impressive achievement that you have secured a teaching position at an Ivy League school. However your comments about "yue" are as misplaced just as your research on Xinjiang lacking in substance and incorrect even on the superficial level. I hope that you conduct your research more carefully in the future to avoid repeating such basic and factually inaccurate anti-China mistakes thereby" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1764873164289671348) 2024-03-05T04:38Z 17K followers, 37.3K engagements "Shang Dynasty [----] years ago represented the first peak of economic development in Chinese civilization. Despite three millennia apart a number of helmets have been discovered across different regions in China representing the earliest examples of helmets that I have ever seen in China. On the left is a helmet found in Shandong uncovered in the entrance passage of the tomb owner's grave. Interestingly it only consists of the front half which has sparked much discussion among scholars. Some believe this design was to reduce the weight of the helmet to increase agility in combat while others" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1765370672232947788) 2024-03-06T13:35Z 17K followers, 22.7K engagements "The city of Anyang in Henan China was confirmed through 20th-century archaeology to be the capital of the late Shang dynasty three millennia ago with the site known as Yin Xu. In the winter of [----] local farmers reported there were suspicious activities at night about [---] meters south of the palace area in Yin Xu likely indicating the looting of ancient tombs. The Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences decided to carry out an emergency excavation and dispatched five people that very night to build a shed over the tomb entrance to take turns keeping watch. The" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1765738358704320530) 2024-03-07T13:56Z 17K followers, 13.7K engagements "The Shang Dynasty which existed approximately from [----] BC to [----] BC in China saw the emergence of the earliest systematic form of Chinese writing known as oracle bone script. Compared to the scarce simply decorated and smaller-sized bronze vessels from China's first dynasty Xia a variety of exquisite and large bronze vessels were crafted during the Shang Dynasty. Recently I visited the site of Yin the last capital of the Shang Dynasty located in Anyang Henan and their newly inaugurated Yin Xu Museum. The museum is just across the river from the ruins of the Shang Dynasty palaces and" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1766085252227924314) 2024-03-08T12:55Z 17K followers, 22.6K engagements "The discovery of Fu Hao()'s tomb not only offers us a glimpse into the extraordinary life of an ancient female warrior but also tells a story of power and grace through the wine vessels and weapons unearthed within. A great number of wine vessels were found in the tomb (top left) including a particular jue (wine cup) with decorative patterns on its rim (top right) which some believe to resemble the shape of a yue axe while others think it might be a hook cloud pattern indicative of an exceptional status. As a military commander her tomb also contained a plethora of weapons such as the bronze" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1766432750058262649) 2024-03-09T11:56Z 17K followers, 18.4K engagements "Zhuge Liang () known for his profound wisdom in ancient China once humbly referred to himself saying "I was but a commoner tilling the land in Nanyang ()." Renowned as the "Sleeping Dragon" he spent many years in Nanyang cultivating the land. His reputation reached Liu Bei () the founding emperor of the Shu Kingdom who captivated by tales of Zhuge Liang's sagacity visited his thatched cottage three times. These visits culminated in convincing the then 26-year-old Zhuge Liang to enter into service for Liu Bei. Zhuge Liang devoted his life to supporting Liu Bei and later his son serving with a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1766829419732062427) 2024-03-10T14:12Z 17K followers, 33.3K engagements "Last year at an archaeological forum in Shanghai on the last day the organizers took archaeologists from various countries to visit two Chinese Neolithic sites. When I asked an archaeologist from Cambridge University about her visit experience she said life in the Chinese Neolithic must have been quite nice. She said she was still immersed until flying back to her home in Cambridge to celebrate Christmas. Two days ago I had the opportunity to explore a national historic site in Nanyang situated in the heart of China which boasts a rich history spanning from [----] to [----] years. A diminutive" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1767179516026429475) 2024-03-11T13:23Z 17K followers, 16.1K engagements "The reign of Emperor Xuande () the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) after the capital was established in Beijing was not only marked by his talent in painting-his works are even presented at Harvard today-but also by his leadership that ensured the prosperity of the dynasty. He managed to keep domestic rebellions by his uncle at bay and sent Zheng He () on the seventh and last voyage to Southeast Asia fostering connections between China and the region. One lesser-known aspect of Xuande was his passion for sports. The Palace Museum in Beijing houses a six-meter-long painting" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1767531939471462866) 2024-03-12T12:43Z 17K followers, 19.2K engagements "I vividly recall my first visit to the Forbidden City at the age of five when my father took me around kindling my affection for history and traditional culture. Standing before an exquisite dragon robe once worn by Emperor Qianlong () he shared how my grandpa had shown him the same robe but complete with its matching hat during his childhood. Fast forward to the Hong Kong Palace Museum this Spring Festival I encountered two dragon robes from the Qianlong era sparking curiosity within me: could one of these be the very robe that once dazzled my youthful eyes This particular dragon robe is" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1768249528514424947) 2024-03-14T12:15Z 17K followers, 31.3K engagements "Last night I took a sleeper coach from Wuhan back to Beijing. As the train crossed the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge I was surprised to find the view outside the window breathtakingly beautiful. The planning for the construction of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge began in the late Qing Dynasty. When Sun Yat-sen () who established the Republic of China arrived in Wuhan after the revolution he gave a speech at Snake Hill () by the Yangtze River where he also mentioned the idea of building a bridge across the river. Between [----] and [----] there were four rounds of surveying site selection and design" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1772454625192419367) 2024-03-26T02:44Z 17K followers, 27.2K engagements "The earliest known tax exemption documents in China are now housed in the Anhui Provincial Museum and the National Museum of China. Shou County () in Anhui was the capital of Chu the second most powerful state during the Warring States period (475BC-221BC) which controlled vast lands along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and was especially advanced in the manufacture of lacquerware and gold. Since the 1950s numerous gold and silver artifacts have been discovered at the same location leading to speculation that it may have once been the treasury of the Chu kings. Among these" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1775145599236538428) 2024-04-02T12:57Z 17K followers, 33.2K engagements "In [---] BC Emperor Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms founding an empire that although lasting only [--] years profoundly shaped the course of Chinese history. Yet much about daily life during this era remains enigmatic-from the routines of its officials to the common diet and festive celebrations. However a [----] discovery in Liye () a remote town nestled deep in the mountains of central China served as a time capsule offering us a glimpse back into the time of Qin Shi Huang. Liye a strategic border town of Chu during the Warring States period is still a reomote place today. It needs a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1780937943789773037) 2024-04-18T12:34Z 17K followers, 21.8K engagements "The earliest known envelope in China has been discovered among the bamboo and wood slips from Liye a site dating back to the Qin Dynasty. To ensure the confidentiality of official documents the Qin people would cover the written slips with a wooden board called a "jian ()" bind them with string apply sealing clay and stamp the seal of the responsible official. The slips also included addresses for sending and receiving. A slip with the phrase "from Qianling (the name of Liye during the Qin Dynasty and location of the county town) to mail to Dongting (the prefecture to which the county town" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1781641643122135354) 2024-04-20T11:10Z 17K followers, 11.3K engagements "@RnaudBertrand Wow bilingual dishonesty-that's quite a skill" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1790363138245767383) 2024-05-14T12:46Z 17K followers, 14.6K engagements "If China's non-intervention results in the same fate as today's Eastern European countries including Russia with backward economy occasional wars and even worse living conditions then I think China has done nothing wrong. The irresponsible misleading of Eastern Europe by the United States shows that China has made the right choice. I suggest you check the United States' attitude towards anti-Vietnam War students and these protesting students this year before discussing this topic otherwise it would be too hypocritical" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1798028307998650525) 2024-06-04T16:25Z 17K followers, 17.9K engagements "Your wisdom is always thought-provoking. My Stanford alumni group has also been discussing this topic recently. Here's a quote from one of our alumni during this afternoon's discussion: "It's beneficial for capable individuals to serve the people and enhance grassroots governance."" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1803454507977720134) 2024-06-19T15:47Z 17K followers, 39.3K engagements "I was part of this China-US youth festival and I was shocked that Bloomberg would publish such a report. I'm not sure if this was a case of sensationalizing a distortion by the editors or a misunderstanding of China-US exchanges of the reporters themselves. However I think writing out my observations as a guest at the largest youth exchange event ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US as a response to this article might provide some reference for those who are curious about what happened. I welcome any questions and discussions. After all if Bloomberg" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1815058208026964098) 2024-07-21T16:16Z 17K followers, 42.9K engagements "One of the top treasures of the Palace Museum in Taipei is a piece that originated from a snowfall over [----] years ago. Wang Xizhi () born during the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316) witnessed the war chaos in northern China when he was nearly ten years old prompting his family to move south. His clan uncle Wang Dao () became the prime minister of the Eastern Jin regime (317-420) after its capital relocated to Nanjing. Wang Xizhi lived during a transformative period for Chinese calligraphy as the elegant and flowing cursive script began to replace the more rigid clerical script that had been in" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1816083138956734923) 2024-07-24T12:08Z 17K followers, 17.5K engagements "The Wakhan Corridor stretching over [---] kilometers and linking China with Afghanistan has for many been shrouded in an air of mystery. The east-west natural corridor is bordered by the Pamir Plateau and the northern section of the Hindu Kush mountain ranges with several passes leading to Tajikistan and Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan Corridor served as a vital land route for civilizational exchanges traversed by legendary figures such as Xuanzang and Marco Polo. Although historical records do not specify it is highly likely that Zhang Qian () who pioneered the Silk Road two millennia ago" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1828441055144096231) 2024-08-27T14:34Z 17K followers, 51.1K engagements "@BeijingDai Getting fired for telling truth" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1828466065745301708) 2024-08-27T16:14Z 17K followers, 10.3K engagements "Nestled at an altitude close to [----] meters and bordered by Kazakhstan the Kazan River Valley () in northwest Xinjiang is a place of extreme natural beauty and harsh living conditions. In August I embarked on a journey to this remote valley to uncover the daily lives of its residents-ethnic minority herders-and the dedicated border police who call it home. I would love to share what I saw and heard in one of China's most isolated corners. The valley belongs to the Bortala () Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Northern Xinjiang. This area is home to [------] residents from over [--] ethnic" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1829118204264030505) 2024-08-29T11:25Z 17K followers, 45.4K engagements "September [--] [----] marks the end of WWII on the Chinese front. Yesterday to commemorate the 79th anniversary of this day the Nanjing Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall publicly released for the first time a list of [----] American aviation heroes who lost their lives on the Chinese battlefield. Descendants of some American heroes as well as American organizers who are keen on this type of Sino-American exchange were also invited to Nanjing. During a visit to a local high school on the 2nd Chinese students sang "Auld Lang Syne" and one of the American guests and a USMC veteran was moved to tears" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1831311024718557390) 2024-09-04T12:39Z 17K followers, 71K engagements "China's most time-honored and largest mural painted over [----] years ago is housed in the Henan Museum in central China and is one of the museum's nine major treasures (upper left). Titled "the Four Mythical Creatures in Clouds" the mural stretches [----] meters long and [----] meters wide covering a total area of approximately [----] square meters. The theme of the mural set against a cinnabar red background features a variety of mythical creatures including the Azure Dragon White Tiger Vermilion Bird (or phenix) and a strange beast painted in white green and black. It also includes auspicious" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1850871355761467684) 2024-10-28T12:04Z 17K followers, 21.4K engagements "During my undergraduate years in the United States Taiwan was among my primary research interests. I had in-depth exchanges with many American scholars and the papers I wrote on how Taiwan could clarify relations with the Chinese mainland all received A grades. Later during my graduate studies at Stanford I served as a research assistant at Hoover researched a large number of archives on Taiwan and was funded by Stanford to visit Taiwan twice to consult archives. The papers I published in two of the top journals in the US and the UK were also related to Taiwan. The platform at Stanford also" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1853093501409620451) 2024-11-03T15:14Z 17K followers, 37.5K engagements "The tomb of Zhang Zhao the most renowned civil official of the Wu Kingdom during China's Three Kingdoms period has been discovered and confirmed. His final resting place is located in the southern part of Nanjing the capital of Jiangsu Province which was also the capital of the Wu Kingdom. In recent years China's top Three Kingdoms archaeologists have held annual meetings to exchange research findings. Last year the event was held in Suzhou Jiangsu where I was invited to attend. We had a heated but fascinating discussion on the potential tombs Sun Ce founder of Wu and his wife Da Qiao who was" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1853622013279248852) 2024-11-05T02:15Z 17K followers, 50.4K engagements "Nanjing archeological authorities have just released pictures of the gold seals and the tomb chamber (numbered 174) of Zhang Zhao () the leading civilian official of Wu during Chinas heroic age of Three Kingdoms [----] years ago. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1853622013279248852 https://t.co/TR1iMToNzj The tomb of Zhang Zhao the most renowned civil official of the Wu Kingdom during China's Three Kingdoms period has been discovered and confirmed. His final resting place is located in the southern part of Nanjing the capital of Jiangsu Province which https://t.co/WCNN9vvR4l" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1854705276936695979) 2024-11-08T01:59Z 17K followers, 37.6K engagements "My interest in Chinese archaeology and museums began during my teenage years when I was fortunate enough to receive one-on-one guidance from several senior research fellows at the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City was the palace for China's last two dynasties the Ming and Qing dynasties with collections primarily from the Qing era. Therefore my research into Chinese cultural heritage starts from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This last dynasty of China was established by a minority ethnic group known as the Manchu who originally lived in permanent villages practicing agriculture and fishing" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1857747597458354676) 2024-11-16T11:28Z 17K followers, 35.2K engagements "Thank you very much for your insights. If every article in "The National Interest" or "The Economist" were written like yours I would gladly subscribe and enjoy reading them every day. The key points of the conversation between Xi and Biden also surprised me; I have never seen the Chinese leader speak so detailed and directly to a US president in public. Seeing Biden's stance on Taiwan independence I couldn't help but laugh silently. This kind of behavior saying one thing and doing another makes it difficult for the US to win the world's trust. Did he forget that in May of this year Blinken" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1858057820010094736) 2024-11-17T08:01Z 17K followers, 29.7K engagements "Two chubby little boys in colorful striped overalls stand on a lush green lawn enjoying a happy time together one of them holding a pet dog. However this scene is not from the 20th or 21st century but from the 8th century in eastern Xinjiang's Turpan. As I mentioned in a previous tweet Turpan is not only the lowest point in China (at [----] meters) but also unusually dry which has miraculously preserved artifacts from the tombs of officials and civilians from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) such as pastries clothing and paintings. Tomb No. [---] unearthed a variety of beautifully shaped Tang Dynasty" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1858847871136641336) 2024-11-19T12:20Z 17K followers, 22.3K engagements "How did Qianlong who became Emperor of China in [----] at the age of [--] spent his student years The education of princes during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was extremely strict. Apart from a few days of rest during Lantern Festival Mid-Autumn Festival birthdays and a few days during the Spring Festival every other day was filled with intensive coursework. Daily they were required to be in the classrooms within the Forbidden City from as early as [--] to [--] am studying for [--] hours with occasional half-day sessions during the summer and on special dates. This intense educational routine was noted" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1860302505995042823) 2024-11-23T12:40Z 17K followers, 57.7K engagements "The Shang Dynasty China's second dynasty that came to an end in [----] BC marked an era of rapid development in bronze civilization. It was during this time that chariots and gold refining techniques were introduced from West Asia. This kingdom once shining and flourishing however ultimately collapsed due to the last Shang king. Known for his addiction to alcohol and infatuation with a mesmerizing beauty named Daji () his rule descended into cruelty and mismanagement paving the way for the rise of a new dynasty under the Mandate of Heaven-the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046771 BC). The Zhou people" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1865375845633933797) 2024-12-07T12:40Z 17K followers, 31.2K engagements "A couple of days ago an Indian friend asked if I could introduce the Zi Zhong Jiang Pan (water vessel dedicated to my wife who is the second eldest sister of the Jiang family/) a bronze artifact housed in the Shanghai Museum. I always value the requests from my followers so today I'd like to share the story of this remarkable piece. This bronze artifact over [----] years old features a central sculpture of a male water bird. Surrounding it in concentric circles are intricate decorations: the first circle features two frogs and two turtles in relief; the second four three-dimensional fish; the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1867910395756958172) 2024-12-14T12:31Z 17K followers, 19.7K engagements "You might not have guessed that over [----] years ago Christianity was already spreading in China and even received enthusiastic support from Chinese emperors. On Christmas believers would receive gifts from the emperor-imperial delicacies. All of this traces back to a nearly 2-meter-tall stone stele inscribed with [----] Chinese characters and Syriac text. This stele erected on February [--] [---] AD is known as the "Daqin's Nestorian Stele of the Spread of Christianity in China ()". Daqin or the Great Qin is what ancient Chinese referred to the Roman Empire. It not only records the history of the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1871893418307174533) 2024-12-25T12:19Z 17K followers, 51.5K engagements "American capitalists actively shifted industries to China during the unipolar moment which was essentially a profit-driven decision not because China stole anything. Your point about economic hierarchies is also very accurate. Often the real issue isn't unfair competition but rather the anxiety and pushback from major powers when a potential competitor exceeds expectations and challenges the established order. The case of Japan is indeed a cautionary tale. Globalization should ideally enable mutual benefit and win-win cooperation among nations rather than maintaining a single economic" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1871901707338121487) 2024-12-25T12:51Z 17K followers, 31.9K engagements "Thank you for sharing this perspective. The parallels between the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the 19th century and what some Indian immigrants face now are indeed striking and upsetting. History shows us that fear ignorance and racism often fuel such responses. It's crucial to learn from these past injustices and work toward a society that values diversity and treats everyone with dignity and respect. It's also a reminder of how much progress still needs to be made in fighting xenophobia and creating equitable policies. And the job is still unfinished in the US" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1873549775406325966) 2024-12-30T02:00Z 17K followers, 20.9K engagements "Like hundreds of millions of Chinese I watched President Xi Jinping's [----] New Year address on television shortly after 7:30 pm Beijing time on December [--]. The tradition of Chinese leaders delivering New Year's messages on television began in the 1990s. President Jiang Zemin gave his speeches from his office while President Hu Jintao recorded them in a dedicated speech room. On December [--] [----] the year Xi was elected President he delivered his first New Year's message from his office in Zhongnanhai () giving the public their first glimpse of its layout. Besides the red telephone dedicated" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1874134514844254466) 2024-12-31T16:44Z 17K followers, 228.8K engagements "@RnaudBertrand Feels like the result of this ban might be: To prevent Americans from being influenced by China it ends up making them truly discover the real China. A masterful move" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1879003847181681082) 2025-01-14T03:13Z 17K followers, 28K engagements "During my undergrad years in the United States I double-majored in history and government focusing on American studies. I pursued research on China-US relations during my master's studies at Stanford. I also worked at Hoover and Carnegie Endowment and maybe I am the only Chinese scholar who has worked for both the top American thinktanks so far. As a scholar on the United States naturally I read Trump's inauguration speech this morning after I woke up and would like to share my analysis here. Trump evoked a sense of national pride by emphasizing America's historical achievements such as" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1881692713965473807) 2025-01-21T13:17Z 17K followers, 65.4K engagements "This is a very interesting piece of news. One hour ago the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website posted a Chinese statement saying that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Rubio over the phone on the 24th at Rubio's request. I checked and as of now neither the MFA nor China's official news outlets have released an English version of this statement. Additionally the US Department of State's website only mentions Rubio's calls with other foreign ministers so far with no information about this particular conversation yet. I have tried to translate some of the more intriguing parts" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1882836270243786871) 2025-01-24T17:02Z 17K followers, 221.4K engagements "Approximately [----] years ago a Chinese man standing [---] centimeters tall lay quietly at rest in the Yingpan () cemetery. When archaeologists discovered him [--] years ago he was found lying in a coffin painted with traditional Central Plains patterns with a pillow covered in exquisite silk fabric from the Central Plains too. Yet he was dressed in a coat of Greek style. He is known as the "Yingpan Handsome Man ()". This small tomb just a few square meters in size carries the millennia legacy of cultural exchanges between East and West along the Silk Road. Yingpan is located in the heart of" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1890228617642181066) 2025-02-14T02:36Z 17K followers, 90.2K engagements "Thank you all for your enthusiastic interest in this 1800-year-old " YIngpan handsome man" from Xinjiang I have conveyed your excitement to the archaeologist who excavated this tomb [--] years ago and on her behalf I extend heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world Here I'd like to share four more fascinating pictures as we explore these unique discoveries together. On the top left is the mask photographed by a Chinese netizen which I find incredibly evocative. This mask is the only known example made of hemp in Chinese archaeology. Why this man or his family chose to craft such a mask" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1890417336110190626) 2025-02-14T15:06Z 17K followers, 66.8K engagements "If one were to ask a Chinese person to list five of China's top national treasures I believe that the silk bracer unearthed in [----] at the Niya () ruins in southern Xinjiang's Hotan () measuring [----] cm in length and [----] cm in width would undoubtedly be among them. It is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of 20th-century China. But what exactly makes this silk armband so unique As I mentioned earlier the Niya ruins were once the capital of Jingjue () a small Western Region kingdom with a population of just [----] people. During the Han dynasty which predates the Three" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1894015008671236115) 2025-02-24T13:22Z 17K followers, 80.2K engagements "As a rigorously trained scholar in international relations I must say their articles related to China are absolutely terrible. The logic is chaotic the arguments lack substantiation and they don't even include any accurate insider information as WSJ could often do. What disappoints me even more is that canceling a subscription requires manual intervention. It took me three requests last year before they finally canceled it-they just tried all means to refuse to cancel the subscription. Having been scammed out of $200 I feel like this is nothing short of a racket" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1900029054033813577) 2025-03-13T03:40Z 17K followers, 22.2K engagements "Many years ago as a scholar I visited a government institution under the State Council. When I was leaving the official there insisted on arranging a car to take me back to my office. And I truly appreciate the courtesy they extended to intellectuals. As I sat in the car waiting at a red light in front of the Great Hall of the People the driver pointed to an old and a bit worn-out Audi in front of us and said "That is the car of the Vice Premier of the State Council." I was astonished to see that there were no police escorts no other special privilege-a senior central government leader" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1902226418429292765) 2025-03-19T05:11Z 17K followers, 16.1K engagements "@BenjaminNorton And I also noted they operated everywhere like Hong Kong Taipei and Tokyo Truly the CIA: a global franchise open for business everywhere" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1902354773510393981) 2025-03-19T13:41Z 17K followers, 13.4K engagements "The US: "Globalization is great-as long as we keep winning." Now that the rules of the game are no longer in their favor they're flipping the table😂 Jokes aside the real danger behind these statements is that they advocate for the solidification of economic hierarchy and that is truly upsetting. If this kind of thinking prevails the global economic system becomes a fixed hierarchy-where wealthy nations permanently control high-end industries and core technologies while developing countries remain stuck in low-end manufacturing and cheap labor never getting a real chance to move up. This is a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1902553368645791870) 2025-03-20T02:50Z 17K followers, 34.6K engagements "In the 1990s Chinese archaeologists excavated a tomb of the ruler from the Western Zhou vassal state of Guo () dating back approximately [----] years near the Yellow River in central China. Among the artifacts unearthed was a jade carving of a mouse depicted in a curled crouching posture with small protruding round eyes an arched back and curved claws touching the ground. The body is adorned with cloud patterns and there is a diagonal perforation between its front paws. The piece measures [---] cm in length [---] cm in height and [---] cm in width. This is the earliest known artistic representation" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1903798029041512783) 2025-03-23T13:16Z 17K followers, 38K engagements "2700 years ago along the banks of the Yellow River in central China the ruler of the Guo State "wore" this necklace. Discovered in the 1990s the tomb designated M2009 was fortunately untouched by looters providing invaluable clues into the burial customs of a noble second only to the Son of Heaven in that age. The necklace consists of dozens of beads shells and jade pendants shaped like human locust tiges fish silkworm and dagger-axes. Most of the fish-shaped pendants vary in design resembling a grand exhibition in a vast river. However since the necklace was found outside the coffin rather" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1904522148208885764) 2025-03-25T13:13Z 17K followers, 24K engagements "Continuing the story of the jade artifacts unearthed from the tomb of a Guo State ruler located by the Yellow River bank and dating back [----] years. In the upper left is a delicately carved little elephant charming in its posture. Judging by the craftsmanship it dates back [----] years to the Shang dynasty likely a war trophy preserved by the Zhou after their conquest of Shang. The upper right shows a jade deer - it might remind you of a Christmas reindeer. Where there is an adult deer there is also a fawn. The lower left features a small adorable jade carving of a young deer. In the lower" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1905613214265868292) 2025-03-28T13:29Z 17K followers, 27.5K engagements "This morning I learned that Trump has officially rolled out his long-touted Reciprocal Tariffs on over [---] countries and regions. I was in the middle of moving and didn't carefully go through the full list but a few numbers immediately caught my eye: Cambodia is said to charge a 97% tariff on the US (including currency manipulation and trade barriers) and Sri Lanka is listed at 88%. As a scholar of American politics history and foreign affairs not of trade and economy I found these figures puzzling. Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country known for exporting garments and other daily consumer" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1907838972937830498) 2025-04-03T16:53Z 17K followers, 52.9K engagements "@Kanthan2030 Hey JD you also come from an area of peasants and poor workers. Never forget your roots. They are for you to help not to mock at" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1908351120877216049) 2025-04-05T02:48Z 17K followers, 14.4K engagements "A full decoupling hurts both sides but the U.S. may feel the consumer shock more immediately while China faces longer-term structural challenges without access to capital advanced chips and key markets. The bottom line This isnt a one-sided win or lose situation but a lose-lose spiral unless cooler heads prevail" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1909295125760766239) 2025-04-07T17:20Z 17K followers, 99.9K engagements "@RnaudBertrand I gave the white paper a quick read and am now going through it in more depth. But the tone seems calm and clear: We're not mad just disappointed We're not playing your game. We won't escalate but we won't yield. And we're watching your next move" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1909897500456255624) 2025-04-09T09:13Z 17K followers, 13.8K engagements "I've noticed that many Westerners with most of the so-called China experts included fail to truly understand what dignity means to the Chinese people. Some even dismiss it as nothing more than a propaganda tool or a bargaining chip used by the Chinese government. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The defense of national dignity is rooted in a deep collective memory shaped by historical trauma. The Opium Wars foreign invasions and the "Century of Humiliation" form the bedrock of modern Chinese national identity. In this context any action that resembles coercion or unilateral" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1910949567513956355) 2025-04-12T06:54Z 17K followers, 15.7K engagements "Now treasured in the National Museum of China the Four-Goat Square Zun ( a sacred wine vessel) is a national treasure that nearly every Chinese elementary school student can name. It was found in Changsha and dates back to the Shang Dynasty (circa 17th to 11th century BC)-the second dynasty in Chinese history-and is a bronze vessel used for holding wine. Among the existing Shang Dynasty square vessels the Four-Goat Square Zun is the largest and most uniquely designed. Its design is ingenious with the body shoulders and belly seamlessly integrated with four legs which are transformed into four" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1912105741495996722) 2025-04-15T11:28Z 17K followers, 23.7K engagements "I actually raised the question two weeks ago when joining a discussion with some of my country's best policy advisors. My point is the 20th century was about blocs; The 21st is about networks. Forcing countries to pick sides in a deeply interconnected world is like forcing a tree to choose between sunlight and water. And the future lies in cooperation not coercion" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1912321868419461524) 2025-04-16T01:47Z 17K followers, 31.5K engagements "Xinjiang where over 90% of China's cotton is grown has kicked off this year's planting season. It is also one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world with approximately [----] million tonnes of cotton harvested in [----] alone. Last year I visited Xinjiang twice for work though both trips focused on pastoral communities and archaeological sites. However I've been curious about the lives of local farmers especially those who grow cotton naturally due to some noises and debates concerning this topic over the years. So I reached out to colleagues familiar with the field-and their" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1915731367968813442) 2025-04-25T11:35Z 17K followers, 71.2K engagements "@selinawangtv Trump: I own the store. I set the prices. Reality: Chinas not shopping. Its building its own mall. And more countries are showing up there instead" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1915812527994282029) 2025-04-25T16:57Z 17K followers, 11.3K engagements "Over the past year quite a few followers have suggested that I write something about Sanxingdui. I truly value every piece of feedback from friends here on X. That said Sanxingdui research remains one of the most niche areas within Chinese archaeology and I myself had not studied it in depth until recently. Last year I had the privilege of visiting the Sanxingdui site with @RnaudBertrand and his lovely family. Since then I've been reading a large number of excavation reports and I've also had the privilege of consulting several outstanding archaeologists who were directly involved in the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1919027417290522798) 2025-05-04T13:52Z 17K followers, 109.3K engagements "In China there's a term called "folk scientist ()." It's a sarcastic way of referring to self-proclaimed "experts" who actually don't know what they're talking about and just make things up. In early Chinese burials there were no burial mounds. People simply placed markers on the ground. The practice of building large mounds began over [----] years ago especially during the time of Qin Shi Huang and the Western Han dynasty. Imperial tombs from that period featured massive mound structures which indeed resemble pyramids but without the pointed top. As for Xinjiang it's historically been a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1930518320249483663) 2025-06-05T06:53Z 17K followers, 14.3K engagements "@RnaudBertrand When Japan starts skipping NATO meetings you know the rules-based order is running on fumes. And this perfectly reflects what you have shared with us this afternoon https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1936999755441451222 This is probably the single most important geopolitical analysis that Ive heard this year if not this decade. Hugh White is widely recognized as one of Australias foremost strategic thinkers. He was the inaugural Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) https://t.co/SH5rj2LVah https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1936999755441451222 This is" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1937139313092767778) 2025-06-23T13:22Z 17K followers, 49.8K engagements "Who decides the reincarnation of a senior Tibetan lama-the Buddha the monasteries or the state In recent years and even in recent days the 14th Dalai Lama has made a series of striking public statements about his next life including the possibility of being reborn as a woman a bee or not at all. These claims have stirred global media attention-but do they align with centuries of religious tradition and precedent I am a historian on China and a scholar of international relations. [--] years ago while studying at Cornell I devoted an entire semester in a 4000-level seminar to the study of Xizang" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1940477330163749312) 2025-07-02T18:27Z 17K followers, 196.8K engagements "@RnaudBertrand Well said. This scene has nothing to do with "humanitarianism"-it's a disgrace to humanity. The fact that soldiers even need to be reminded "not to shoot" already says it all" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1947619047362687044) 2025-07-22T11:25Z 17K followers, 14.5K engagements "China's leading animation studios Light Chaser is set to release the country's first animated feature film based on the Three Kingdoms next summer-Battle of Luoyang (). The film focuses on the turbulent years leading up to the Three Kingdoms period portraying the fierce political rivalry between Cao Cao () and Yuan Shao (). Last year I had the privilege of accompanying the production team on a research trip to Luoyang where we explored the ruins of the Eastern Han imperial palace and visited the Luoyang Museum. We also traveled to Cao Cao's mausoleum in Anyang which lies just half an hour" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1947915412428956082) 2025-07-23T07:03Z 17K followers, 69.3K engagements "In [----] several residents in Sanmenxia of central China's Henan Province were digging a water storage pit not far away from the Yellow River when they accidentally uncovered eight tombs dating back to the Warring States period (475221 BC). Inside archaeologists unearthed a large number of exquisite bronze artifacts many of which are truly breathtaking. This area was once the fiefdom of the descendants of the Zhou dynasty founder's younger brother. By the time these tombs were built however the state had likely already been conquered by the ancestors of Qin Shi Huang the first emperor of a" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1948757446669029439) 2025-07-25T14:49Z 17K followers, 21.3K engagements "Governor Lai you're really evading the heart of the matter-ignoring the history of Taiwanese people resisting fascism during the colonial period while picking an incident from the brief window between Japan's surrender and Taiwan's return to China to package it as if Japan and the United States were the true allies of WWII. Your socalled united front is in fact serving today's geopolitical agenda not simply commemorating history. Honoring the fallen is of course worthy of respect. But tell me are your current actions truly about safeguarding peace or are they laying the groundwork for the" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1956322277680971861) 2025-08-15T11:49Z 17K followers, 44.3K engagements "Pegasus a winged horse is a mythical creature from Greek mythology born of Medusa and the sea god Poseidon. According to Chinese academic sources I have consulted it appeared no later than [----] years ago on ancient Greek coins. In my childhood many Chinese kids myself included regarded Pegasus as a creature just as sacred pure and magical as the unicorn. I didn't know Pegasus traveled to China soon after it was born in Greece until last week. During my recent field research in Altay () of northwestern China I was particularly struck by two gold animal ornaments unearthed there [--] years ago." [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1957055088469712899) 2025-08-17T12:21Z 17K followers, 27.4K engagements "If you ask me who my favorite painter of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is I would answer without hesitation: Lang Shining (). In Chinese his name carries a beautiful meaning-"Shining" suggests peace and tranquility for the world. Yet this "Lang Shining" was not Chinese at all but an Italian Jesuit missionary from Milan known in the West as Giuseppe Castiglione. Castiglione was a painter of marvelous skill. He came to China during 1710s during his 20s and served in the Qing imperial court for nearly half a century working under three emperors in succession. He applied techniques of European oil" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1957434860160893067) 2025-08-18T13:30Z 17K followers, 35K engagements "India has no military alliance constraints which allows it to maintain greater room for maneuver among major powers; in contrast Europe has long relied on the American security umbrella and is deeply tied to the in terms of energy and economy making it difficult to pursue strategic autonomy like India. Hopefully Europe can harden its backbone while also building real autonomy" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1958195519496524047) 2025-08-20T15:52Z 17K followers, 46.7K engagements "This is a teaser video released by China's top animation maker Light Chaser for their upcoming Three Kingdoms animated film set to premiere next summer. It offers a more complete glimpse into their portrayal of Cao Cao (). https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1947915412428956082 https://t.co/TbGjh0gAjD China's leading animation studios Light Chaser is set to release the country's first animated feature film based on the Three Kingdoms next summer-Battle of Luoyang (). The film focuses on the turbulent years leading up to the Three Kingdoms https://t.co/h64q84bQFs" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1958355836562231418) 2025-08-21T02:29Z 17K followers, 23.5K engagements "Reading your words is deeply moving. ShangPanda might be ordinary as you said yet he's truly great father and husband and also a warm friend in our hearts. Support your wish to keep this account so that his children may one day see the meaningful legacy of their father. Please accept my deepest condolences again and I believe that his love will always accompany you and your family" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1961797162662265007) 2025-08-30T14:24Z 17K followers, 38.7K engagements "On the morning of December [--] [----] at 7:48 am Hawaii time or 1:18 pm Eastern Standard Time Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. More than [----] Americans lost their lives over [--] naval vessels and nearly [---] aircraft were destroyed. The following day FDR delivered his famous "Day of Infamy" speech and the United States declared war on Japan. For a long time a conspiracy theory has circulated globally: that the US government had prior knowledge of Japan's plan to attack Pearl Harbor but deliberately allowed it to happen in order to arouse public anger and build political support for" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1962515001052455068) 2025-09-01T13:56Z 17K followers, 172.1K engagements "@mattparlmer China is building the future like its a certainty. America is arguing about the past like its still up for debate" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1962845555513856077) 2025-09-02T11:50Z 17K followers, 32.7K engagements "For more than two millennia an inscription carved high on the windswept QinghaiTibet Plateau guarded its secret. Today Chinese cultural heritage authorities confirmed its origin: the First Emperor of Qin. The inscription is carved on a lakeside rock at an elevation of [----] meters close to the origin of the Yellow River. The carved surface measures [--] centimeters in total length and [--] centimeters at its widest point with the inscribed area covering about [----] square meters located roughly [--] centimeters above the ground. The full text consists of [--] lines with [--] characters written in" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1967631445981270430) 2025-09-15T16:47Z 17K followers, 32.4K engagements "I was about to go to bed when I saw the post of President Trump who just came back from the UK saying he had spoken with President Xi alongside the official statement release on the Chinese government website concerning the call. I checked the White House and its statement has not yet appeared. As a scholar of China-US relations I feel it is necessary to promptly analyze and highlight the key points of the Chinese statement. --"Both sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on current China-US relations and issues of common concern and provided strategic guidance for the stable" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1969090199436345392) 2025-09-19T17:24Z 17K followers, 80.6K engagements "To this day Yunnan in southwest China remains the only one of all the [--] Chinese provincial regions I have yet to visit. Yet it appears again and again on the map of my research and imagination-because of a single gold seal: the Seal of the King of Dian () cast possibly in 109BC and unearthed in [----] from an the outskirts of Kunming. Weighing less than [--] grams it nonetheless bears the immense weight of a Chinese dream two millennia old of civilizational encounter and exchange. In the early 1950s bronze artifacts frequently sold by antiquities dealers drew the attention of cultural relic" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1971963838984831461) 2025-09-27T15:43Z 17K followers, 25K engagements "In recent days videos of the Huajiang Bridge () the world's highest bridge have gone viral on X. Many observers couldn't help but note the irony: the R&D cost of a single US fighter jet is nearly equal to that of this monumental bridge in China. Last year during a business trip through Xiangxi I came across another engineering marvel that deserves no less attention-the Aizhai Bridge (). Built for a little more than half the cost of an F-22 it remains the world's largest canyon-spanning suspension bridge. Like Huajiang Aizhai sits deep within rugged mountains where transportation was once" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1975197802004132152) 2025-10-06T13:53Z 17K followers, 41.6K engagements "@RnaudBertrand Fascinating insight. Gold's surge is often a mirror reflecting public anxiety. What's different this time is that the anxiety feels global. Curious if I should make some investment. But the price is insanely irrational for me now" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1975422816968388818) 2025-10-07T04:47Z 17K followers, 126.3K engagements "Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. Taiwan officially came under the administration of China's central government in the 17th century. In [----] Japan annexed the Ryukyu () Kingdom which had long been a vassal state of China and renamed it Okinawa () Prefecture. The Ryukyu royal family traveled to Beijing pleading with the Chinese central government to help restore their kingdom in light of its centuries of loyal allegiance to China. At the time Li Hongzhang () who was in charge of national affairs did not dare confront Japan directly. Instead he sought mediation" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1982055936421511194) 2025-10-25T12:05Z 17K followers, 80.3K engagements "@takaichi_sanae You better pay respect to the [------] Taiwanese who died in their struggle against your colonial rule from [----] to [----] https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1982055936421511194 Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. Taiwan officially came under the administration of China's central government in the 17th century. In [----] Japan annexed the Ryukyu () Kingdom which had long been a vassal state of China and renamed it https://t.co/2HnEisJ34L https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1982055936421511194 Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China." [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1982393554359210219) 2025-10-26T10:27Z 17K followers, 59.2K engagements "Yes. In my final year at Stanford I took Modern Japanese History and my final research paper examined China's decision not to demand war reparations from Japan between [----] and [----]. I was the only Chinese student who received an A in that course-the professor said the paper stood out because the historical evidence and analysis were clear consistent and well-supported. China had every legal basis to pursue reparations. Yet instead of choosing retaliation China chose reconciliation-believing that goodwill and mutual understanding could support long-term cooperation and allow both countries to" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1988108626196918571) 2025-11-11T04:56Z 17K followers, 89.8K engagements "Despite disagreement I do respect Lingling's work and her professionalism but I must respectfully disagree again with several key points in the article below. I've lived in both countries too as a scholar. Reducing China's governance to "the Party controls everything" and implicitly romanticizing US governance as "freedom and debate" is a deliberate oversimplified binary narrative. China's challenges are not about "too much socialism." Americas challenges are not about "too much democracy." I think the real contrast is this: ➡ The US is drifting toward "capital capturing policymaking." ➡" [X Link](https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1988632462189379858) 2025-11-12T15:38Z 17K followers, 212.9K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"I truly appreciate the attention many of you have shown to my Stanford thesis on the question of the Ryukyus. If yesterday's post was about how the great-power dynamics among the United States Britain the Soviet Union China and Japan shaped the fate of the Ryukyus then today I want to turn to the group who lived the consequences was most often overlooked yet deserves being seen: the Ryukyuan people themselves. In October this year China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Sun Lei publicly urged Japan to "end its discrimination and prejudice against the indigenous people of"
X Link 2025-11-30T19:11Z 17K followers, 114.7K engagements
"China's earliest gold did not emerge from the Central Plains dynasties nor did it belong to kings or emperors. Gold and silver artifacts have long been one of my primary research interests in the study of cultural relics. The Anhui Museum's annual exhibition Gold's Radiance Steeps Ancient China () will conclude in one week. The exhibition has set a new record as the largest gold/silver themed exhibition in Chinese history bringing together nearly [---] gold and silver artifacts from across the country. A quarter of the pieces are classified as Grade-A national treasures. The chronological scope"
X Link 2025-12-30T15:16Z 17K followers, 11.8K engagements
"@BasilTheGreat How's his country's economy doing now"
X Link 2026-01-08T15:39Z 17K followers, 91.6K engagements
"A single gold seal continues to provoke debate among archaeologists and historians to this day. More than half a century ago a gold seal issued by the Jin dynasty court to a Qiang tribal leader was unearthed in northwest China. Meanwhile the National Museum of China houses another gold seal of the same camel-shaped knob yet one far more controversial. Inscribed upon it are the words: "Marquis of the Cong Settlement Who Returned to the Rightful Order under the Han Dynasty ()." In [----] a farmer accidentally discovered it while plowing fields in Fengjie County (). The site lies less than sixty"
X Link 2026-01-30T15:02Z 17K followers, 13K engagements
"Taiwan's status as part of China is a result of WWII; the current cross-Strait situation is a legacy of the Chinese civil war. The two should not be conflated. I have long admired Mr. Hatoyama for his courage in confronting history and for his consistent peace-oriented and rational stance. Last year in a thread analyzing the four key China-Japan political documents I also elaborated on this same logic. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1984298421906522515 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1984298421906522515 A few days ago while attending a conference on ChinaUS relations a senior professional in"
X Link 2026-01-31T05:40Z 17K followers, 19.9K engagements
"In the eyes of some the South China Sea or East China Sea is a "powder keg." But through the real footage it is a place where China's maritime law enforcement is steadfast restrained and also filled with human warmth. On February 1st marking the fifth anniversary of the implementation of the Coast Guard Law China Coast Guard (CCG) released its first promotional video. This video showcases rarely seen enforcement actions in key maritime areas such as the Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea revealing once less known positions history and reality in a panoramic view for the public. As a"
X Link 2026-02-01T17:24Z 17K followers, 14.4K engagements
"Impressive leadership dialogue. I reviewed both the Chinese press release and President Trump's Truth Social post as soon as they were released almost simultaneously and have written a detailed analysis. When Beijing and Washington engage constructively the whole world breathes easier. Looking ahead to President Trump's April visit trust mutual respect and concrete actions will be what truly matter in China-US relations. The ship of our two great nations must sail through the waves together. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:40Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"An impressive leadership dialogue. I reviewed both the Chinese press release and President Trump's Truth Social post as soon as they were released almost simultaneously and have written a detailed analysis. When Beijing and Washington engage constructively the whole world breathes easier. Looking ahead to President Trump's April visit trust mutual respect and concrete actions will be what truly matter in China-US relations. The ship of our two nations must sail through the waves together https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:45Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@niubi From Beijing's perspective the reference to arms sales serves as a subtle reminder that recent US actions contradict the commitments outlined in the [----] Joint Communique. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:05Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@jkenney Some factual precision helps here. This call included a clear PRC reminder on Taiwan and U.S. arms sales-widely understood in Beijing as inconsistent with the [----] Joint Communique. That's a reminder of commitments. Full readout analysis here https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:09Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@WarClandestine That world is imaginable-but only if expectations are clear. Beijing's message was just "lets be predictable reciprocal and avoid miscalculation." I unpacked this in my readout analysis here https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202 China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone https://t.co/kgV6KSr8cD https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2019238287676756202"
X Link 2026-02-05T03:11Z 17K followers, [----] engagements
"@xuchuanmei @kyleichan CNs readout in Nov didnt say at the request either. But turned out to be initiated by the White House. WSJ posted a wrong report"
X Link 2026-02-05T11:59Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@xuchuanmei @kyleichan Sometimes the official Chinese release reveals such details sometimes not"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:36Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@squareroot80850 @jsolomonReports Producing more Qian Xuesens"
X Link 2026-02-05T12:47Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@ACTBrigitte The only thing more dangerous than a biolab is an activist exploiting panic politics to sound tough. Enforce lab licensing inspections and export controls-punish violators. Collective guilt by nationality is un-American and unserious"
X Link 2026-02-06T05:11Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@wendailian Thank you Daniel-really appreciate it. Glad to have you here Feel free to follow along what I post and if there's ever a question I might help with don't hesitate to reach out"
X Link 2026-02-07T12:25Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@mazzettam2 @trussliz @takaichi_sanae Same here. Britain does revolutions the British way: very quietly mostly in committee. 😄"
X Link 2026-02-09T08:18Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@terax83 And some of its weapons have styles of those found in the Korean Peninsula😊"
X Link 2026-02-10T12:46Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@Macro_Core_View @commiepommie @XHNews @CGTNOfficial @RT_com Thanks for letting me know. I've long respected and admired James for his insights. I've taken a look at the stamp and I think it is a forgery"
X Link 2026-02-10T13:58Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@Toghrul994 @terax83 Your knowledge is very impressive as always. I think it's not likely to be Qin Kai's tomb. As based on the styles of the pottery the tomb's dated to the eve of China's unification decades later after Qin Kai"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:58Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Thank you I am very impressed by your knowledge and am sure you would grow into an outstanding sinologist. Although Qin Shi Huang's aura terrified the bad boy Qin Wuyang we must remember that he was also a human and he had never imagined that someone as powerful as him would encounter such an assassin. He must have had a vulnerable side as well. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021238784507986161 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021238784507986161"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:04Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Every coin has two sides. The Warring States period was indeed dark and brutal but it also gave rise to many great heroes. The same can be said for the Three Kingdoms era-while it was filled with bloodshed and conflict it also saw remarkable individuals who left lasting legacies. History is often more complex than we first imagine. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021239281298145625 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021239281298145625"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:06Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@RassBariaw @commiepommie I personally still think it's not that important. Consulting my mentor at Beijing's Palace Museum now"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:14Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Thank you very much James. My mentor Mr. Guo Fuxiang is the Chief Research Fellow at the Palace Museum in Beijing and one of the most renowned scholars on Chinese seals. Perhaps more judgment can be made after seeing the actual object but from the photo the seal looks very new and the patina does not match the characteristics of an old seal. Additionally the inscription strokes seem too casual. I would be happy to forward the picture to Mr. Guo for his opinion. I am also very curious about the views of the British Museum expert. I met her in Beijing last year and she is also a scholar whom I"
X Link 2026-02-10T14:56Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Freedom is indeed invaluable but so is the stability and prosperity that come with upholding the rule of law. In my latest article I explore how Hong Kong's future depends on strong governance not treason and terrorism. While the world watches it's crucial to understand the deeper historical and political context behind these events. Read more here: https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:55Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@FCDOGovUK As a scholar I found your policies on Hong Kong mostly unjustified and disgraceful https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong https://t.co/tCb98J8oj6 https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's"
X Link 2026-02-12T04:44Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"@Marxistcham @someguy595 @AnnaKwokFY Thanks for the great research"
X Link 2026-02-12T07:49Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Exactly-the history is surprising. The real takeaway is that even a wartime ally was told "no" on Hong Kong. From what I understand the rather distorted sense of identity that emerged among some Hong Kong residents today was to a considerable extent shaped by British policies after the late 1970s. That was how they chose to reciprocate an ally. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021863230327726198 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021863230327726198"
X Link 2026-02-12T08:25Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Just imagine: If you were in the US Capitol and saw someone insulting the Stars and Stripes during an oath-taking openly declaring that New York is an independent nation would the American people tolerate this person continuing in office If you were in the Japanese Diet and heard someone curse Japan's national system demanding Hokkaido's secession from Japan would your conclusion be "democracy and pluralism" Or would it be "treason against the nation" https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:09Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"Thank you for the strong interest in tea culture. Yesterday a friend mentioned to me that the origin of Chinese tea was initially thought to be in the Southwestern China surprisingly to learn that the earliest tea was discovered in Eastern Chinas Shandong. Another friend shared an adorable photo of teapot. Inspired by them I would like to introduce two seemingly unassuming but remarkably significant items connected to the origins of tea currently featured in the "The World of Tea" exhibition at the Palace Museum. The Hemudu culture discovered in Eastern Chinas Zhejiang recognized as the"
X Link 2023-09-17T02:40Z 17K followers, 55.1K engagements
"I've been extremely busy lately and planned to sleep early until Beijing released the official press statement that Xi Jinping and Donald Trump had a phone call tonight (Beijing time). The statement is short but surprisingly dense. Here are the key parts I translated and why they matter. --"Xi noted that last month during our successful meeting in Busan South Korea we reached many important consensuses which helped calibrate the course and inject momentum into the great vessel of China-U.S. relations while also sending a positive signal to the world." When Xi met Trump in Busan he used a"
X Link 2025-11-24T16:21Z 17K followers, 680.5K engagements
"This seal once decided whether an imperial order was real. Without it words meant nothing. Jade imperial seal carved with "Treasure of the Emperor" in both Han Chinese and Manchu scripts housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing. It's currently on display as part of the museum's centennial celebration. During the Qing dynasty (16441911) the last imperial dynasty of China imperial seals were kept in the Hall of Union () along the central axis of the Forbidden City. Even when the emperor spent most of his time at the Summer Palace in the western outskirts of Beijing all official documents still"
X Link 2025-12-29T13:53Z 17K followers, 16.8K engagements
"Emperor Wanli () who ruled China from [----] to [----] was the longest-reigning emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). His reputation has often been controversial in both Chinese and world historical circles. In his early years Emperor Wanli worked diligently lived frugally and demonstrated the determination and wisdom of a model ruler. However after the death of his powerful paternalistic mentor and chancellor Zhang Juzheng () he ruthlessly purged Zhang's family and faction. Later when his ministers advised against making his favored concubine's son the crown prince Wanli angered by their"
X Link 2026-01-09T16:58Z 17K followers, 160.8K engagements
"In [---] BC a noble from the State of Yan () might have personally poured the last cup of farewell wine for Jing Ke () one of China's most famous warriors who attempted to assassinate Emperor Qin Shi Huang (). Two thousand years later his tomb located along an inter-county road long collapsed and burned miraculously left behind a dazzling treasure of gold telling the story of an era's silent yet powerful glory tragedy and demise. I have often shared with everyone the relics and archaeological discoveries from China's second dynasty the Shang Dynasty (). Three thousand years ago the last king of"
X Link 2026-02-04T11:05Z 17K followers, 24.4K engagements
"China will celebrate the Spring Festival in just over ten days. February [--] also marked Lichun the first of the [--] solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar symbolizing the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Against this backdrop of transition a phone conversation between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump quietly took place carrying implications far beyond the timing itself. At 9:30 p.m. Beijing time that evening reports emerged that Xi and Trump were holding a phone conversation. Two hours later China released an official readout of the call between the two"
X Link 2026-02-05T02:34Z 17K followers, 205.3K engagements
"@takaichi_sanae "Deep trust" is one of those phrases you mostly see in alliance statements and credit card ads. Allies coordinate. Vassals cheerlead"
X Link 2026-02-09T04:05Z 17K followers, 49.9K engagements
"Continuing the exploration of the mysterious hold artifacts from the northern noble tomb dating back to the eve of Chinas unification by Emperor Qin Shi Huang [----] years ago. In the top left there are some small gold ornaments including images of ram horns ram heads and a bear pouncing on a ram. Naturally we could guess that this noble or craftsman had a particular fondness for herds of cattle and sheep. The top right shows a close-up of ornament shaped in ram horns which reminds me of the horn of plenty from around the 5th century BC in the West. It seems as though history converges here."
X Link 2026-02-10T13:12Z 17K followers, 11.1K engagements
"@st_louis_stan Obama's done plenty of questionable things yet somehow escapes the heat. I'd love to master that skill-being able to mess up and still get a free pass 😂"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:13Z 17K followers, 24.2K engagements
"I'd really love to hear what everyone thinks the animal in the bottom left is. Personally I still think it looks more like a lion"
X Link 2026-02-10T15:14Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"Every nation has the right to uphold its sovereignty and maintain law and order. No legitimate country would tolerate treason or subversion and Hong Kong's prosperity and future depend on the rule of law not on rebellion. The consequences of what you re-framed are self-inflicted https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:53Z 17K followers, [----] engagements
"This misleading kind of domino-theory narrative exaggerates the situation and fuels unnecessary fear. Taiwan is rooted in the Chinese history not a stepping stone to threaten other countries. Turning it into a regional scare story only increases tension rather than promoting stability. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021876021587587566 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021876021587587566"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:16Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@BirekeSibyawe Just AI"
X Link 2026-02-12T09:18Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"What you should feel sorry for is your countrys disgraceful policies towards Hong Kong since the beginning. Ultimately the Hong Kong National Security Law ensures that the vibrant autonomy of Hong Kong remains undisturbed by forces bent on destruction. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/2021793002260238405 On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong"
X Link 2026-02-12T19:32Z 17K followers, [---] engagements
"@JoHall54121906 @SuellaBraverman Thank you my friend Calling for nuclear attacks against civilians isnt free speech. Its incitement to mass murder. No responsible government would treat that lightly"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:10Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Exactly. The US isn't falling behind because others are succeeding but because it spends more energy stirring up trouble than on solving its own problems. I'd also like to share a personal experience. It happened nine years ago. At that time I was in the process of moving back to Beijing from DC. A friend introduced me to a famous IR professor at one of China's top universities suggesting that I might seek a position there or perhaps pursue a PhD under his supervision. In fact he and I were both Cornell alumni and several of my professors knew him personally. To be honest I was never"
X Link 2025-10-03T04:57Z 17K followers, 61.2K engagements
"Completely agree. Elections should not become a competition of emotional mobilization and citizens should not be treated as those who pay the bill after the election. As a follow alumnus of Stanford with Mr. Hatoyama I have personally witnessed in the United States how President Obama with his exceptional rhetoric won the election by inspiring hope yet failed to deliver on many of his promises and how the country gradually shifted from a respected power to one whose credibility was increasingly questioned. Mr. Hatoyama stands out by clearly explaining the risks of diplomacy fiscal policy and"
X Link 2026-02-08T13:02Z 17K followers, 45K engagements
"On February [--] the Chinese government released a white paper named Hong Kong: Safeguarding China's National Security Under the Framework of One Country Two Systems outlining the historical context of national security and governance in Hong Kong. I am not a specialist in Hong Kong studies. However during my time at Hoover and later at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace while researching Chiang Kai-shek's diaries and the Reagan presidential archives on Taiwan I frequently came across materials about Hong Kong too. These long-hidden archival documents when read alongside today's"
X Link 2026-02-12T03:46Z 17K followers, 14.3K engagements
"@squareroot80850 Appreciate it. Markets don't thrive on chaos-they thrive on rules. When "instability" becomes a profit model society loses. Hong Kong's lesson is simple: no security no freedom; no stability no prosperity"
X Link 2026-02-13T15:44Z 17K followers, [--] engagements
"Yuan Shao () a renowned warlord came from a distinguished lineage being part of a family that turned out three highest-ranking officials among four generations () during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. As the Eastern Han authority waned Yuan Shao once controlled a large territory in northern China. However his indecisive nature often placed him at a disadvantage against Cao Cao (). In the year 200AD despite having twice the number of troops as Cao Cao Yuan suffered a crushing defeat at the Battle of Guandu () leading to the destruction of his main forces. The following year he suffered another"
X Link 2024-02-25T11:45Z 17K followers, 13.9K engagements
"In Western mythology unicorns are often depicted as a mystical creature resembling a white horse symbolizing purity nobility and strength. They are not only gentle and mysterious but are also sometimes endowed with the ability to fly. Ancient Greek literature mentions that unicorns originated from India about [----] years ago. Interestingly ancient China also has legends about unicorns. It is said that over [----] years ago during the Warring States period (475-221 BC) the king of Chu obtained a divine creature called the "Xiezhi ()" which resembled a sheep with a single horn on its head capable"
X Link 2024-02-26T11:22Z 17K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Thank you for the appreciation of the rhinoceros The rhinoceros was a very popular creature in ancient China believed to have the power to control water as it was said that water would part at the touch of its horn. During the Tang Dynasty perhaps due to its rarity it was called "lingxi/divine rhinoceros" and used to describe a perfect understanding between lovers. Even in today's Chinese context the phrase "lingxi within hearts" (hearts linked as one) is used to describe a tacit understanding between people. Continuing with the theme of the rhinoceros let me share about another"
X Link 2024-03-02T01:57Z 17K followers, 15.6K engagements
"Some time ago the Tsinghua University Art Museum carefully selected the best collections from various museums in Confucius' hometown of Shandong Province to hold a special exhibition themed on Chinese rites. Jade artifacts that might have been used by Emperor Qin Shi Huang yesterday and a bronze yue axe from the Shang Dynasty [----] years ago made their appearances in the exhibition. From the 1920s to the 1930s farmers in Qingzhou () frequently unearthed bronze ware from the Shang Dynasty while plowing the fields. Regrettably some were sold abroad and are now missing. In [----] Chinese"
X Link 2024-03-04T13:14Z 17K followers, 77.2K engagements
"Dear Professor with all due respect I would like to remind you that in ancient China "yue" was a ceremonial axe symbolizing power and was not used to harm anyone let alone for beheading. It is undoubtedly an impressive achievement that you have secured a teaching position at an Ivy League school. However your comments about "yue" are as misplaced just as your research on Xinjiang lacking in substance and incorrect even on the superficial level. I hope that you conduct your research more carefully in the future to avoid repeating such basic and factually inaccurate anti-China mistakes thereby"
X Link 2024-03-05T04:38Z 17K followers, 37.3K engagements
"Shang Dynasty [----] years ago represented the first peak of economic development in Chinese civilization. Despite three millennia apart a number of helmets have been discovered across different regions in China representing the earliest examples of helmets that I have ever seen in China. On the left is a helmet found in Shandong uncovered in the entrance passage of the tomb owner's grave. Interestingly it only consists of the front half which has sparked much discussion among scholars. Some believe this design was to reduce the weight of the helmet to increase agility in combat while others"
X Link 2024-03-06T13:35Z 17K followers, 22.7K engagements
"The city of Anyang in Henan China was confirmed through 20th-century archaeology to be the capital of the late Shang dynasty three millennia ago with the site known as Yin Xu. In the winter of [----] local farmers reported there were suspicious activities at night about [---] meters south of the palace area in Yin Xu likely indicating the looting of ancient tombs. The Institute of Archaeology at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences decided to carry out an emergency excavation and dispatched five people that very night to build a shed over the tomb entrance to take turns keeping watch. The"
X Link 2024-03-07T13:56Z 17K followers, 13.7K engagements
"The Shang Dynasty which existed approximately from [----] BC to [----] BC in China saw the emergence of the earliest systematic form of Chinese writing known as oracle bone script. Compared to the scarce simply decorated and smaller-sized bronze vessels from China's first dynasty Xia a variety of exquisite and large bronze vessels were crafted during the Shang Dynasty. Recently I visited the site of Yin the last capital of the Shang Dynasty located in Anyang Henan and their newly inaugurated Yin Xu Museum. The museum is just across the river from the ruins of the Shang Dynasty palaces and"
X Link 2024-03-08T12:55Z 17K followers, 22.6K engagements
"The discovery of Fu Hao()'s tomb not only offers us a glimpse into the extraordinary life of an ancient female warrior but also tells a story of power and grace through the wine vessels and weapons unearthed within. A great number of wine vessels were found in the tomb (top left) including a particular jue (wine cup) with decorative patterns on its rim (top right) which some believe to resemble the shape of a yue axe while others think it might be a hook cloud pattern indicative of an exceptional status. As a military commander her tomb also contained a plethora of weapons such as the bronze"
X Link 2024-03-09T11:56Z 17K followers, 18.4K engagements
"Zhuge Liang () known for his profound wisdom in ancient China once humbly referred to himself saying "I was but a commoner tilling the land in Nanyang ()." Renowned as the "Sleeping Dragon" he spent many years in Nanyang cultivating the land. His reputation reached Liu Bei () the founding emperor of the Shu Kingdom who captivated by tales of Zhuge Liang's sagacity visited his thatched cottage three times. These visits culminated in convincing the then 26-year-old Zhuge Liang to enter into service for Liu Bei. Zhuge Liang devoted his life to supporting Liu Bei and later his son serving with a"
X Link 2024-03-10T14:12Z 17K followers, 33.3K engagements
"Last year at an archaeological forum in Shanghai on the last day the organizers took archaeologists from various countries to visit two Chinese Neolithic sites. When I asked an archaeologist from Cambridge University about her visit experience she said life in the Chinese Neolithic must have been quite nice. She said she was still immersed until flying back to her home in Cambridge to celebrate Christmas. Two days ago I had the opportunity to explore a national historic site in Nanyang situated in the heart of China which boasts a rich history spanning from [----] to [----] years. A diminutive"
X Link 2024-03-11T13:23Z 17K followers, 16.1K engagements
"The reign of Emperor Xuande () the third emperor of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) after the capital was established in Beijing was not only marked by his talent in painting-his works are even presented at Harvard today-but also by his leadership that ensured the prosperity of the dynasty. He managed to keep domestic rebellions by his uncle at bay and sent Zheng He () on the seventh and last voyage to Southeast Asia fostering connections between China and the region. One lesser-known aspect of Xuande was his passion for sports. The Palace Museum in Beijing houses a six-meter-long painting"
X Link 2024-03-12T12:43Z 17K followers, 19.2K engagements
"I vividly recall my first visit to the Forbidden City at the age of five when my father took me around kindling my affection for history and traditional culture. Standing before an exquisite dragon robe once worn by Emperor Qianlong () he shared how my grandpa had shown him the same robe but complete with its matching hat during his childhood. Fast forward to the Hong Kong Palace Museum this Spring Festival I encountered two dragon robes from the Qianlong era sparking curiosity within me: could one of these be the very robe that once dazzled my youthful eyes This particular dragon robe is"
X Link 2024-03-14T12:15Z 17K followers, 31.3K engagements
"Last night I took a sleeper coach from Wuhan back to Beijing. As the train crossed the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge I was surprised to find the view outside the window breathtakingly beautiful. The planning for the construction of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge began in the late Qing Dynasty. When Sun Yat-sen () who established the Republic of China arrived in Wuhan after the revolution he gave a speech at Snake Hill () by the Yangtze River where he also mentioned the idea of building a bridge across the river. Between [----] and [----] there were four rounds of surveying site selection and design"
X Link 2024-03-26T02:44Z 17K followers, 27.2K engagements
"The earliest known tax exemption documents in China are now housed in the Anhui Provincial Museum and the National Museum of China. Shou County () in Anhui was the capital of Chu the second most powerful state during the Warring States period (475BC-221BC) which controlled vast lands along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River and was especially advanced in the manufacture of lacquerware and gold. Since the 1950s numerous gold and silver artifacts have been discovered at the same location leading to speculation that it may have once been the treasury of the Chu kings. Among these"
X Link 2024-04-02T12:57Z 17K followers, 33.2K engagements
"In [---] BC Emperor Qin Shi Huang unified the six kingdoms founding an empire that although lasting only [--] years profoundly shaped the course of Chinese history. Yet much about daily life during this era remains enigmatic-from the routines of its officials to the common diet and festive celebrations. However a [----] discovery in Liye () a remote town nestled deep in the mountains of central China served as a time capsule offering us a glimpse back into the time of Qin Shi Huang. Liye a strategic border town of Chu during the Warring States period is still a reomote place today. It needs a"
X Link 2024-04-18T12:34Z 17K followers, 21.8K engagements
"The earliest known envelope in China has been discovered among the bamboo and wood slips from Liye a site dating back to the Qin Dynasty. To ensure the confidentiality of official documents the Qin people would cover the written slips with a wooden board called a "jian ()" bind them with string apply sealing clay and stamp the seal of the responsible official. The slips also included addresses for sending and receiving. A slip with the phrase "from Qianling (the name of Liye during the Qin Dynasty and location of the county town) to mail to Dongting (the prefecture to which the county town"
X Link 2024-04-20T11:10Z 17K followers, 11.3K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand Wow bilingual dishonesty-that's quite a skill"
X Link 2024-05-14T12:46Z 17K followers, 14.6K engagements
"If China's non-intervention results in the same fate as today's Eastern European countries including Russia with backward economy occasional wars and even worse living conditions then I think China has done nothing wrong. The irresponsible misleading of Eastern Europe by the United States shows that China has made the right choice. I suggest you check the United States' attitude towards anti-Vietnam War students and these protesting students this year before discussing this topic otherwise it would be too hypocritical"
X Link 2024-06-04T16:25Z 17K followers, 17.9K engagements
"Your wisdom is always thought-provoking. My Stanford alumni group has also been discussing this topic recently. Here's a quote from one of our alumni during this afternoon's discussion: "It's beneficial for capable individuals to serve the people and enhance grassroots governance.""
X Link 2024-06-19T15:47Z 17K followers, 39.3K engagements
"I was part of this China-US youth festival and I was shocked that Bloomberg would publish such a report. I'm not sure if this was a case of sensationalizing a distortion by the editors or a misunderstanding of China-US exchanges of the reporters themselves. However I think writing out my observations as a guest at the largest youth exchange event ever since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the US as a response to this article might provide some reference for those who are curious about what happened. I welcome any questions and discussions. After all if Bloomberg"
X Link 2024-07-21T16:16Z 17K followers, 42.9K engagements
"One of the top treasures of the Palace Museum in Taipei is a piece that originated from a snowfall over [----] years ago. Wang Xizhi () born during the Western Jin Dynasty (265-316) witnessed the war chaos in northern China when he was nearly ten years old prompting his family to move south. His clan uncle Wang Dao () became the prime minister of the Eastern Jin regime (317-420) after its capital relocated to Nanjing. Wang Xizhi lived during a transformative period for Chinese calligraphy as the elegant and flowing cursive script began to replace the more rigid clerical script that had been in"
X Link 2024-07-24T12:08Z 17K followers, 17.5K engagements
"The Wakhan Corridor stretching over [---] kilometers and linking China with Afghanistan has for many been shrouded in an air of mystery. The east-west natural corridor is bordered by the Pamir Plateau and the northern section of the Hindu Kush mountain ranges with several passes leading to Tajikistan and Pakistan. Historically the Wakhan Corridor served as a vital land route for civilizational exchanges traversed by legendary figures such as Xuanzang and Marco Polo. Although historical records do not specify it is highly likely that Zhang Qian () who pioneered the Silk Road two millennia ago"
X Link 2024-08-27T14:34Z 17K followers, 51.1K engagements
"@BeijingDai Getting fired for telling truth"
X Link 2024-08-27T16:14Z 17K followers, 10.3K engagements
"Nestled at an altitude close to [----] meters and bordered by Kazakhstan the Kazan River Valley () in northwest Xinjiang is a place of extreme natural beauty and harsh living conditions. In August I embarked on a journey to this remote valley to uncover the daily lives of its residents-ethnic minority herders-and the dedicated border police who call it home. I would love to share what I saw and heard in one of China's most isolated corners. The valley belongs to the Bortala () Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Northern Xinjiang. This area is home to [------] residents from over [--] ethnic"
X Link 2024-08-29T11:25Z 17K followers, 45.4K engagements
"September [--] [----] marks the end of WWII on the Chinese front. Yesterday to commemorate the 79th anniversary of this day the Nanjing Aviation Martyrs Memorial Hall publicly released for the first time a list of [----] American aviation heroes who lost their lives on the Chinese battlefield. Descendants of some American heroes as well as American organizers who are keen on this type of Sino-American exchange were also invited to Nanjing. During a visit to a local high school on the 2nd Chinese students sang "Auld Lang Syne" and one of the American guests and a USMC veteran was moved to tears"
X Link 2024-09-04T12:39Z 17K followers, 71K engagements
"China's most time-honored and largest mural painted over [----] years ago is housed in the Henan Museum in central China and is one of the museum's nine major treasures (upper left). Titled "the Four Mythical Creatures in Clouds" the mural stretches [----] meters long and [----] meters wide covering a total area of approximately [----] square meters. The theme of the mural set against a cinnabar red background features a variety of mythical creatures including the Azure Dragon White Tiger Vermilion Bird (or phenix) and a strange beast painted in white green and black. It also includes auspicious"
X Link 2024-10-28T12:04Z 17K followers, 21.4K engagements
"During my undergraduate years in the United States Taiwan was among my primary research interests. I had in-depth exchanges with many American scholars and the papers I wrote on how Taiwan could clarify relations with the Chinese mainland all received A grades. Later during my graduate studies at Stanford I served as a research assistant at Hoover researched a large number of archives on Taiwan and was funded by Stanford to visit Taiwan twice to consult archives. The papers I published in two of the top journals in the US and the UK were also related to Taiwan. The platform at Stanford also"
X Link 2024-11-03T15:14Z 17K followers, 37.5K engagements
"The tomb of Zhang Zhao the most renowned civil official of the Wu Kingdom during China's Three Kingdoms period has been discovered and confirmed. His final resting place is located in the southern part of Nanjing the capital of Jiangsu Province which was also the capital of the Wu Kingdom. In recent years China's top Three Kingdoms archaeologists have held annual meetings to exchange research findings. Last year the event was held in Suzhou Jiangsu where I was invited to attend. We had a heated but fascinating discussion on the potential tombs Sun Ce founder of Wu and his wife Da Qiao who was"
X Link 2024-11-05T02:15Z 17K followers, 50.4K engagements
"Nanjing archeological authorities have just released pictures of the gold seals and the tomb chamber (numbered 174) of Zhang Zhao () the leading civilian official of Wu during Chinas heroic age of Three Kingdoms [----] years ago. https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1853622013279248852 https://t.co/TR1iMToNzj The tomb of Zhang Zhao the most renowned civil official of the Wu Kingdom during China's Three Kingdoms period has been discovered and confirmed. His final resting place is located in the southern part of Nanjing the capital of Jiangsu Province which https://t.co/WCNN9vvR4l"
X Link 2024-11-08T01:59Z 17K followers, 37.6K engagements
"My interest in Chinese archaeology and museums began during my teenage years when I was fortunate enough to receive one-on-one guidance from several senior research fellows at the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City was the palace for China's last two dynasties the Ming and Qing dynasties with collections primarily from the Qing era. Therefore my research into Chinese cultural heritage starts from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). This last dynasty of China was established by a minority ethnic group known as the Manchu who originally lived in permanent villages practicing agriculture and fishing"
X Link 2024-11-16T11:28Z 17K followers, 35.2K engagements
"Thank you very much for your insights. If every article in "The National Interest" or "The Economist" were written like yours I would gladly subscribe and enjoy reading them every day. The key points of the conversation between Xi and Biden also surprised me; I have never seen the Chinese leader speak so detailed and directly to a US president in public. Seeing Biden's stance on Taiwan independence I couldn't help but laugh silently. This kind of behavior saying one thing and doing another makes it difficult for the US to win the world's trust. Did he forget that in May of this year Blinken"
X Link 2024-11-17T08:01Z 17K followers, 29.7K engagements
"Two chubby little boys in colorful striped overalls stand on a lush green lawn enjoying a happy time together one of them holding a pet dog. However this scene is not from the 20th or 21st century but from the 8th century in eastern Xinjiang's Turpan. As I mentioned in a previous tweet Turpan is not only the lowest point in China (at [----] meters) but also unusually dry which has miraculously preserved artifacts from the tombs of officials and civilians from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) such as pastries clothing and paintings. Tomb No. [---] unearthed a variety of beautifully shaped Tang Dynasty"
X Link 2024-11-19T12:20Z 17K followers, 22.3K engagements
"How did Qianlong who became Emperor of China in [----] at the age of [--] spent his student years The education of princes during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) was extremely strict. Apart from a few days of rest during Lantern Festival Mid-Autumn Festival birthdays and a few days during the Spring Festival every other day was filled with intensive coursework. Daily they were required to be in the classrooms within the Forbidden City from as early as [--] to [--] am studying for [--] hours with occasional half-day sessions during the summer and on special dates. This intense educational routine was noted"
X Link 2024-11-23T12:40Z 17K followers, 57.7K engagements
"The Shang Dynasty China's second dynasty that came to an end in [----] BC marked an era of rapid development in bronze civilization. It was during this time that chariots and gold refining techniques were introduced from West Asia. This kingdom once shining and flourishing however ultimately collapsed due to the last Shang king. Known for his addiction to alcohol and infatuation with a mesmerizing beauty named Daji () his rule descended into cruelty and mismanagement paving the way for the rise of a new dynasty under the Mandate of Heaven-the Western Zhou Dynasty (1046771 BC). The Zhou people"
X Link 2024-12-07T12:40Z 17K followers, 31.2K engagements
"A couple of days ago an Indian friend asked if I could introduce the Zi Zhong Jiang Pan (water vessel dedicated to my wife who is the second eldest sister of the Jiang family/) a bronze artifact housed in the Shanghai Museum. I always value the requests from my followers so today I'd like to share the story of this remarkable piece. This bronze artifact over [----] years old features a central sculpture of a male water bird. Surrounding it in concentric circles are intricate decorations: the first circle features two frogs and two turtles in relief; the second four three-dimensional fish; the"
X Link 2024-12-14T12:31Z 17K followers, 19.7K engagements
"You might not have guessed that over [----] years ago Christianity was already spreading in China and even received enthusiastic support from Chinese emperors. On Christmas believers would receive gifts from the emperor-imperial delicacies. All of this traces back to a nearly 2-meter-tall stone stele inscribed with [----] Chinese characters and Syriac text. This stele erected on February [--] [---] AD is known as the "Daqin's Nestorian Stele of the Spread of Christianity in China ()". Daqin or the Great Qin is what ancient Chinese referred to the Roman Empire. It not only records the history of the"
X Link 2024-12-25T12:19Z 17K followers, 51.5K engagements
"American capitalists actively shifted industries to China during the unipolar moment which was essentially a profit-driven decision not because China stole anything. Your point about economic hierarchies is also very accurate. Often the real issue isn't unfair competition but rather the anxiety and pushback from major powers when a potential competitor exceeds expectations and challenges the established order. The case of Japan is indeed a cautionary tale. Globalization should ideally enable mutual benefit and win-win cooperation among nations rather than maintaining a single economic"
X Link 2024-12-25T12:51Z 17K followers, 31.9K engagements
"Thank you for sharing this perspective. The parallels between the experiences of Chinese immigrants in the 19th century and what some Indian immigrants face now are indeed striking and upsetting. History shows us that fear ignorance and racism often fuel such responses. It's crucial to learn from these past injustices and work toward a society that values diversity and treats everyone with dignity and respect. It's also a reminder of how much progress still needs to be made in fighting xenophobia and creating equitable policies. And the job is still unfinished in the US"
X Link 2024-12-30T02:00Z 17K followers, 20.9K engagements
"Like hundreds of millions of Chinese I watched President Xi Jinping's [----] New Year address on television shortly after 7:30 pm Beijing time on December [--]. The tradition of Chinese leaders delivering New Year's messages on television began in the 1990s. President Jiang Zemin gave his speeches from his office while President Hu Jintao recorded them in a dedicated speech room. On December [--] [----] the year Xi was elected President he delivered his first New Year's message from his office in Zhongnanhai () giving the public their first glimpse of its layout. Besides the red telephone dedicated"
X Link 2024-12-31T16:44Z 17K followers, 228.8K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand Feels like the result of this ban might be: To prevent Americans from being influenced by China it ends up making them truly discover the real China. A masterful move"
X Link 2025-01-14T03:13Z 17K followers, 28K engagements
"During my undergrad years in the United States I double-majored in history and government focusing on American studies. I pursued research on China-US relations during my master's studies at Stanford. I also worked at Hoover and Carnegie Endowment and maybe I am the only Chinese scholar who has worked for both the top American thinktanks so far. As a scholar on the United States naturally I read Trump's inauguration speech this morning after I woke up and would like to share my analysis here. Trump evoked a sense of national pride by emphasizing America's historical achievements such as"
X Link 2025-01-21T13:17Z 17K followers, 65.4K engagements
"This is a very interesting piece of news. One hour ago the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs website posted a Chinese statement saying that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Rubio over the phone on the 24th at Rubio's request. I checked and as of now neither the MFA nor China's official news outlets have released an English version of this statement. Additionally the US Department of State's website only mentions Rubio's calls with other foreign ministers so far with no information about this particular conversation yet. I have tried to translate some of the more intriguing parts"
X Link 2025-01-24T17:02Z 17K followers, 221.4K engagements
"Approximately [----] years ago a Chinese man standing [---] centimeters tall lay quietly at rest in the Yingpan () cemetery. When archaeologists discovered him [--] years ago he was found lying in a coffin painted with traditional Central Plains patterns with a pillow covered in exquisite silk fabric from the Central Plains too. Yet he was dressed in a coat of Greek style. He is known as the "Yingpan Handsome Man ()". This small tomb just a few square meters in size carries the millennia legacy of cultural exchanges between East and West along the Silk Road. Yingpan is located in the heart of"
X Link 2025-02-14T02:36Z 17K followers, 90.2K engagements
"Thank you all for your enthusiastic interest in this 1800-year-old " YIngpan handsome man" from Xinjiang I have conveyed your excitement to the archaeologist who excavated this tomb [--] years ago and on her behalf I extend heartfelt gratitude to friends around the world Here I'd like to share four more fascinating pictures as we explore these unique discoveries together. On the top left is the mask photographed by a Chinese netizen which I find incredibly evocative. This mask is the only known example made of hemp in Chinese archaeology. Why this man or his family chose to craft such a mask"
X Link 2025-02-14T15:06Z 17K followers, 66.8K engagements
"If one were to ask a Chinese person to list five of China's top national treasures I believe that the silk bracer unearthed in [----] at the Niya () ruins in southern Xinjiang's Hotan () measuring [----] cm in length and [----] cm in width would undoubtedly be among them. It is hailed as one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of 20th-century China. But what exactly makes this silk armband so unique As I mentioned earlier the Niya ruins were once the capital of Jingjue () a small Western Region kingdom with a population of just [----] people. During the Han dynasty which predates the Three"
X Link 2025-02-24T13:22Z 17K followers, 80.2K engagements
"As a rigorously trained scholar in international relations I must say their articles related to China are absolutely terrible. The logic is chaotic the arguments lack substantiation and they don't even include any accurate insider information as WSJ could often do. What disappoints me even more is that canceling a subscription requires manual intervention. It took me three requests last year before they finally canceled it-they just tried all means to refuse to cancel the subscription. Having been scammed out of $200 I feel like this is nothing short of a racket"
X Link 2025-03-13T03:40Z 17K followers, 22.2K engagements
"Many years ago as a scholar I visited a government institution under the State Council. When I was leaving the official there insisted on arranging a car to take me back to my office. And I truly appreciate the courtesy they extended to intellectuals. As I sat in the car waiting at a red light in front of the Great Hall of the People the driver pointed to an old and a bit worn-out Audi in front of us and said "That is the car of the Vice Premier of the State Council." I was astonished to see that there were no police escorts no other special privilege-a senior central government leader"
X Link 2025-03-19T05:11Z 17K followers, 16.1K engagements
"@BenjaminNorton And I also noted they operated everywhere like Hong Kong Taipei and Tokyo Truly the CIA: a global franchise open for business everywhere"
X Link 2025-03-19T13:41Z 17K followers, 13.4K engagements
"The US: "Globalization is great-as long as we keep winning." Now that the rules of the game are no longer in their favor they're flipping the table😂 Jokes aside the real danger behind these statements is that they advocate for the solidification of economic hierarchy and that is truly upsetting. If this kind of thinking prevails the global economic system becomes a fixed hierarchy-where wealthy nations permanently control high-end industries and core technologies while developing countries remain stuck in low-end manufacturing and cheap labor never getting a real chance to move up. This is a"
X Link 2025-03-20T02:50Z 17K followers, 34.6K engagements
"In the 1990s Chinese archaeologists excavated a tomb of the ruler from the Western Zhou vassal state of Guo () dating back approximately [----] years near the Yellow River in central China. Among the artifacts unearthed was a jade carving of a mouse depicted in a curled crouching posture with small protruding round eyes an arched back and curved claws touching the ground. The body is adorned with cloud patterns and there is a diagonal perforation between its front paws. The piece measures [---] cm in length [---] cm in height and [---] cm in width. This is the earliest known artistic representation"
X Link 2025-03-23T13:16Z 17K followers, 38K engagements
"2700 years ago along the banks of the Yellow River in central China the ruler of the Guo State "wore" this necklace. Discovered in the 1990s the tomb designated M2009 was fortunately untouched by looters providing invaluable clues into the burial customs of a noble second only to the Son of Heaven in that age. The necklace consists of dozens of beads shells and jade pendants shaped like human locust tiges fish silkworm and dagger-axes. Most of the fish-shaped pendants vary in design resembling a grand exhibition in a vast river. However since the necklace was found outside the coffin rather"
X Link 2025-03-25T13:13Z 17K followers, 24K engagements
"Continuing the story of the jade artifacts unearthed from the tomb of a Guo State ruler located by the Yellow River bank and dating back [----] years. In the upper left is a delicately carved little elephant charming in its posture. Judging by the craftsmanship it dates back [----] years to the Shang dynasty likely a war trophy preserved by the Zhou after their conquest of Shang. The upper right shows a jade deer - it might remind you of a Christmas reindeer. Where there is an adult deer there is also a fawn. The lower left features a small adorable jade carving of a young deer. In the lower"
X Link 2025-03-28T13:29Z 17K followers, 27.5K engagements
"This morning I learned that Trump has officially rolled out his long-touted Reciprocal Tariffs on over [---] countries and regions. I was in the middle of moving and didn't carefully go through the full list but a few numbers immediately caught my eye: Cambodia is said to charge a 97% tariff on the US (including currency manipulation and trade barriers) and Sri Lanka is listed at 88%. As a scholar of American politics history and foreign affairs not of trade and economy I found these figures puzzling. Cambodia is a Southeast Asian country known for exporting garments and other daily consumer"
X Link 2025-04-03T16:53Z 17K followers, 52.9K engagements
"@Kanthan2030 Hey JD you also come from an area of peasants and poor workers. Never forget your roots. They are for you to help not to mock at"
X Link 2025-04-05T02:48Z 17K followers, 14.4K engagements
"A full decoupling hurts both sides but the U.S. may feel the consumer shock more immediately while China faces longer-term structural challenges without access to capital advanced chips and key markets. The bottom line This isnt a one-sided win or lose situation but a lose-lose spiral unless cooler heads prevail"
X Link 2025-04-07T17:20Z 17K followers, 99.9K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand I gave the white paper a quick read and am now going through it in more depth. But the tone seems calm and clear: We're not mad just disappointed We're not playing your game. We won't escalate but we won't yield. And we're watching your next move"
X Link 2025-04-09T09:13Z 17K followers, 13.8K engagements
"I've noticed that many Westerners with most of the so-called China experts included fail to truly understand what dignity means to the Chinese people. Some even dismiss it as nothing more than a propaganda tool or a bargaining chip used by the Chinese government. But that couldn't be further from the truth. The defense of national dignity is rooted in a deep collective memory shaped by historical trauma. The Opium Wars foreign invasions and the "Century of Humiliation" form the bedrock of modern Chinese national identity. In this context any action that resembles coercion or unilateral"
X Link 2025-04-12T06:54Z 17K followers, 15.7K engagements
"Now treasured in the National Museum of China the Four-Goat Square Zun ( a sacred wine vessel) is a national treasure that nearly every Chinese elementary school student can name. It was found in Changsha and dates back to the Shang Dynasty (circa 17th to 11th century BC)-the second dynasty in Chinese history-and is a bronze vessel used for holding wine. Among the existing Shang Dynasty square vessels the Four-Goat Square Zun is the largest and most uniquely designed. Its design is ingenious with the body shoulders and belly seamlessly integrated with four legs which are transformed into four"
X Link 2025-04-15T11:28Z 17K followers, 23.7K engagements
"I actually raised the question two weeks ago when joining a discussion with some of my country's best policy advisors. My point is the 20th century was about blocs; The 21st is about networks. Forcing countries to pick sides in a deeply interconnected world is like forcing a tree to choose between sunlight and water. And the future lies in cooperation not coercion"
X Link 2025-04-16T01:47Z 17K followers, 31.5K engagements
"Xinjiang where over 90% of China's cotton is grown has kicked off this year's planting season. It is also one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world with approximately [----] million tonnes of cotton harvested in [----] alone. Last year I visited Xinjiang twice for work though both trips focused on pastoral communities and archaeological sites. However I've been curious about the lives of local farmers especially those who grow cotton naturally due to some noises and debates concerning this topic over the years. So I reached out to colleagues familiar with the field-and their"
X Link 2025-04-25T11:35Z 17K followers, 71.2K engagements
"@selinawangtv Trump: I own the store. I set the prices. Reality: Chinas not shopping. Its building its own mall. And more countries are showing up there instead"
X Link 2025-04-25T16:57Z 17K followers, 11.3K engagements
"Over the past year quite a few followers have suggested that I write something about Sanxingdui. I truly value every piece of feedback from friends here on X. That said Sanxingdui research remains one of the most niche areas within Chinese archaeology and I myself had not studied it in depth until recently. Last year I had the privilege of visiting the Sanxingdui site with @RnaudBertrand and his lovely family. Since then I've been reading a large number of excavation reports and I've also had the privilege of consulting several outstanding archaeologists who were directly involved in the"
X Link 2025-05-04T13:52Z 17K followers, 109.3K engagements
"In China there's a term called "folk scientist ()." It's a sarcastic way of referring to self-proclaimed "experts" who actually don't know what they're talking about and just make things up. In early Chinese burials there were no burial mounds. People simply placed markers on the ground. The practice of building large mounds began over [----] years ago especially during the time of Qin Shi Huang and the Western Han dynasty. Imperial tombs from that period featured massive mound structures which indeed resemble pyramids but without the pointed top. As for Xinjiang it's historically been a"
X Link 2025-06-05T06:53Z 17K followers, 14.3K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand When Japan starts skipping NATO meetings you know the rules-based order is running on fumes. And this perfectly reflects what you have shared with us this afternoon https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1936999755441451222 This is probably the single most important geopolitical analysis that Ive heard this year if not this decade. Hugh White is widely recognized as one of Australias foremost strategic thinkers. He was the inaugural Director of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) https://t.co/SH5rj2LVah https://x.com/RnaudBertrand/status/1936999755441451222 This is"
X Link 2025-06-23T13:22Z 17K followers, 49.8K engagements
"Who decides the reincarnation of a senior Tibetan lama-the Buddha the monasteries or the state In recent years and even in recent days the 14th Dalai Lama has made a series of striking public statements about his next life including the possibility of being reborn as a woman a bee or not at all. These claims have stirred global media attention-but do they align with centuries of religious tradition and precedent I am a historian on China and a scholar of international relations. [--] years ago while studying at Cornell I devoted an entire semester in a 4000-level seminar to the study of Xizang"
X Link 2025-07-02T18:27Z 17K followers, 196.8K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand Well said. This scene has nothing to do with "humanitarianism"-it's a disgrace to humanity. The fact that soldiers even need to be reminded "not to shoot" already says it all"
X Link 2025-07-22T11:25Z 17K followers, 14.5K engagements
"China's leading animation studios Light Chaser is set to release the country's first animated feature film based on the Three Kingdoms next summer-Battle of Luoyang (). The film focuses on the turbulent years leading up to the Three Kingdoms period portraying the fierce political rivalry between Cao Cao () and Yuan Shao (). Last year I had the privilege of accompanying the production team on a research trip to Luoyang where we explored the ruins of the Eastern Han imperial palace and visited the Luoyang Museum. We also traveled to Cao Cao's mausoleum in Anyang which lies just half an hour"
X Link 2025-07-23T07:03Z 17K followers, 69.3K engagements
"In [----] several residents in Sanmenxia of central China's Henan Province were digging a water storage pit not far away from the Yellow River when they accidentally uncovered eight tombs dating back to the Warring States period (475221 BC). Inside archaeologists unearthed a large number of exquisite bronze artifacts many of which are truly breathtaking. This area was once the fiefdom of the descendants of the Zhou dynasty founder's younger brother. By the time these tombs were built however the state had likely already been conquered by the ancestors of Qin Shi Huang the first emperor of a"
X Link 2025-07-25T14:49Z 17K followers, 21.3K engagements
"Governor Lai you're really evading the heart of the matter-ignoring the history of Taiwanese people resisting fascism during the colonial period while picking an incident from the brief window between Japan's surrender and Taiwan's return to China to package it as if Japan and the United States were the true allies of WWII. Your socalled united front is in fact serving today's geopolitical agenda not simply commemorating history. Honoring the fallen is of course worthy of respect. But tell me are your current actions truly about safeguarding peace or are they laying the groundwork for the"
X Link 2025-08-15T11:49Z 17K followers, 44.3K engagements
"Pegasus a winged horse is a mythical creature from Greek mythology born of Medusa and the sea god Poseidon. According to Chinese academic sources I have consulted it appeared no later than [----] years ago on ancient Greek coins. In my childhood many Chinese kids myself included regarded Pegasus as a creature just as sacred pure and magical as the unicorn. I didn't know Pegasus traveled to China soon after it was born in Greece until last week. During my recent field research in Altay () of northwestern China I was particularly struck by two gold animal ornaments unearthed there [--] years ago."
X Link 2025-08-17T12:21Z 17K followers, 27.4K engagements
"If you ask me who my favorite painter of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) is I would answer without hesitation: Lang Shining (). In Chinese his name carries a beautiful meaning-"Shining" suggests peace and tranquility for the world. Yet this "Lang Shining" was not Chinese at all but an Italian Jesuit missionary from Milan known in the West as Giuseppe Castiglione. Castiglione was a painter of marvelous skill. He came to China during 1710s during his 20s and served in the Qing imperial court for nearly half a century working under three emperors in succession. He applied techniques of European oil"
X Link 2025-08-18T13:30Z 17K followers, 35K engagements
"India has no military alliance constraints which allows it to maintain greater room for maneuver among major powers; in contrast Europe has long relied on the American security umbrella and is deeply tied to the in terms of energy and economy making it difficult to pursue strategic autonomy like India. Hopefully Europe can harden its backbone while also building real autonomy"
X Link 2025-08-20T15:52Z 17K followers, 46.7K engagements
"This is a teaser video released by China's top animation maker Light Chaser for their upcoming Three Kingdoms animated film set to premiere next summer. It offers a more complete glimpse into their portrayal of Cao Cao (). https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1947915412428956082 https://t.co/TbGjh0gAjD China's leading animation studios Light Chaser is set to release the country's first animated feature film based on the Three Kingdoms next summer-Battle of Luoyang (). The film focuses on the turbulent years leading up to the Three Kingdoms https://t.co/h64q84bQFs"
X Link 2025-08-21T02:29Z 17K followers, 23.5K engagements
"Reading your words is deeply moving. ShangPanda might be ordinary as you said yet he's truly great father and husband and also a warm friend in our hearts. Support your wish to keep this account so that his children may one day see the meaningful legacy of their father. Please accept my deepest condolences again and I believe that his love will always accompany you and your family"
X Link 2025-08-30T14:24Z 17K followers, 38.7K engagements
"On the morning of December [--] [----] at 7:48 am Hawaii time or 1:18 pm Eastern Standard Time Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. More than [----] Americans lost their lives over [--] naval vessels and nearly [---] aircraft were destroyed. The following day FDR delivered his famous "Day of Infamy" speech and the United States declared war on Japan. For a long time a conspiracy theory has circulated globally: that the US government had prior knowledge of Japan's plan to attack Pearl Harbor but deliberately allowed it to happen in order to arouse public anger and build political support for"
X Link 2025-09-01T13:56Z 17K followers, 172.1K engagements
"@mattparlmer China is building the future like its a certainty. America is arguing about the past like its still up for debate"
X Link 2025-09-02T11:50Z 17K followers, 32.7K engagements
"For more than two millennia an inscription carved high on the windswept QinghaiTibet Plateau guarded its secret. Today Chinese cultural heritage authorities confirmed its origin: the First Emperor of Qin. The inscription is carved on a lakeside rock at an elevation of [----] meters close to the origin of the Yellow River. The carved surface measures [--] centimeters in total length and [--] centimeters at its widest point with the inscribed area covering about [----] square meters located roughly [--] centimeters above the ground. The full text consists of [--] lines with [--] characters written in"
X Link 2025-09-15T16:47Z 17K followers, 32.4K engagements
"I was about to go to bed when I saw the post of President Trump who just came back from the UK saying he had spoken with President Xi alongside the official statement release on the Chinese government website concerning the call. I checked the White House and its statement has not yet appeared. As a scholar of China-US relations I feel it is necessary to promptly analyze and highlight the key points of the Chinese statement. --"Both sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on current China-US relations and issues of common concern and provided strategic guidance for the stable"
X Link 2025-09-19T17:24Z 17K followers, 80.6K engagements
"To this day Yunnan in southwest China remains the only one of all the [--] Chinese provincial regions I have yet to visit. Yet it appears again and again on the map of my research and imagination-because of a single gold seal: the Seal of the King of Dian () cast possibly in 109BC and unearthed in [----] from an the outskirts of Kunming. Weighing less than [--] grams it nonetheless bears the immense weight of a Chinese dream two millennia old of civilizational encounter and exchange. In the early 1950s bronze artifacts frequently sold by antiquities dealers drew the attention of cultural relic"
X Link 2025-09-27T15:43Z 17K followers, 25K engagements
"In recent days videos of the Huajiang Bridge () the world's highest bridge have gone viral on X. Many observers couldn't help but note the irony: the R&D cost of a single US fighter jet is nearly equal to that of this monumental bridge in China. Last year during a business trip through Xiangxi I came across another engineering marvel that deserves no less attention-the Aizhai Bridge (). Built for a little more than half the cost of an F-22 it remains the world's largest canyon-spanning suspension bridge. Like Huajiang Aizhai sits deep within rugged mountains where transportation was once"
X Link 2025-10-06T13:53Z 17K followers, 41.6K engagements
"@RnaudBertrand Fascinating insight. Gold's surge is often a mirror reflecting public anxiety. What's different this time is that the anxiety feels global. Curious if I should make some investment. But the price is insanely irrational for me now"
X Link 2025-10-07T04:47Z 17K followers, 126.3K engagements
"Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. Taiwan officially came under the administration of China's central government in the 17th century. In [----] Japan annexed the Ryukyu () Kingdom which had long been a vassal state of China and renamed it Okinawa () Prefecture. The Ryukyu royal family traveled to Beijing pleading with the Chinese central government to help restore their kingdom in light of its centuries of loyal allegiance to China. At the time Li Hongzhang () who was in charge of national affairs did not dare confront Japan directly. Instead he sought mediation"
X Link 2025-10-25T12:05Z 17K followers, 80.3K engagements
"@takaichi_sanae You better pay respect to the [------] Taiwanese who died in their struggle against your colonial rule from [----] to [----] https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1982055936421511194 Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China. Taiwan officially came under the administration of China's central government in the 17th century. In [----] Japan annexed the Ryukyu () Kingdom which had long been a vassal state of China and renamed it https://t.co/2HnEisJ34L https://x.com/ZhaiXiang5/status/1982055936421511194 Today marks the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's restoration to China."
X Link 2025-10-26T10:27Z 17K followers, 59.2K engagements
"Yes. In my final year at Stanford I took Modern Japanese History and my final research paper examined China's decision not to demand war reparations from Japan between [----] and [----]. I was the only Chinese student who received an A in that course-the professor said the paper stood out because the historical evidence and analysis were clear consistent and well-supported. China had every legal basis to pursue reparations. Yet instead of choosing retaliation China chose reconciliation-believing that goodwill and mutual understanding could support long-term cooperation and allow both countries to"
X Link 2025-11-11T04:56Z 17K followers, 89.8K engagements
"Despite disagreement I do respect Lingling's work and her professionalism but I must respectfully disagree again with several key points in the article below. I've lived in both countries too as a scholar. Reducing China's governance to "the Party controls everything" and implicitly romanticizing US governance as "freedom and debate" is a deliberate oversimplified binary narrative. China's challenges are not about "too much socialism." Americas challenges are not about "too much democracy." I think the real contrast is this: âž¡ The US is drifting toward "capital capturing policymaking." âž¡"
X Link 2025-11-12T15:38Z 17K followers, 212.9K engagements
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