High prices of rare white jade are creating a new gold rush on China's far western border, ... As well as finely-crafted sculptures and gifts, jade has been used in Chinese calligraphy brushes, ...

Chinese jade carving has evolved over the centuries, coming to reflect other art forms, popular customs, religion and folk tales. Yangzhou jade carvings are made from several different types of jade.

Think the finest olive oil from Italy, Day of the Dead figurines from Mexico, jade from China and printed fabric from South Africa – objects that embody the unique culture of a destination.

During the ninth China-ASEAN Expo held in 2012 in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, souvenirs made from chicken-blood jade were presented as official gifts to attendees from Southeast Asian countries.

The Chinese superfan scours the internet for rare souvenirs and snaps selfies several times a week by the countdown clock to the 2022 Winter Games in the capital.

“Jade has no meaning for our culture, but we are thankful to Allah that the Chinese go crazy for it,” said Yacen Ahmat, a Uighur who spends seven days a week working the crowds at Khotan’s ...

In the southwestern Chinese city of Ruili on the border with Myanmar, the Jiegao jade market has rows of tables for vendors stretching as far as the eye can see. Much of the jade is from Myanmar ...

We also know that in 1445 an embassy came from China bearing gifts, including jade vessels, to see Ulugh Beg. Yet if we look at the craftsmanship of the cup it is not as well executed as we would ...

Sugar cane is a must-have item for the Jade Emperor’s Birthday which is celebrated on the ninth day of Chinese New Year by Hokkiens.