The quest to discover Asia did not stop with Columbus. What has drawn other countries to China?

The popularity of Christianity came to a peak during Matteo Ricci's time in China, but after his death, the Qing Dynasty vehemently opposed its practice in China.

Zamenhof had a plan to create a world language, an ambitious plan thwarted by the innate quality of language itself.

In 1870, Horace Carpentier hired a loyal servant from China named Dean Lung who would eventually come to teach him a lesson in loyalty and devotion rooted in Chinese culture.

Dean Lung, believing more people should understand China, made a great contribution to Columbia University.

What does typography mean to you? Why is it important?

Designing a new font is extremely difficult, especially since there are thousands of characters in the Chinese language.

Innovation of a writing system occurs by creating a better version of what already exists, which is always related to one's national heritage.

Internet celebrity Li Ziqi's life began as a Cinderella story.

Growing up as Li Ziqi wasn't a walk in the park.

Li Ziqi took on an interesting career move in order to make ends meet.

Just as Li Ziqi was about to give up, something motivates her to continue her journey.

Getting usable shots for Li Ziqi's videos was no easy task.

With Li Ziqi's newfound internet fame came suspicion and abuse from netizens.

Li Ziqi's DIY style led to one successful video after another.

With her growing influence on domestic and foreign internet, Li Ziqi was no longer just a regular internet celebrity, but an ambassador of Chinese culture.

Li Ziqi, an ordinary heart turned modern miracle.

A victim of domestic violence explains how she met her eventual abuser.

A domestic abuse victim details the story of her unintended pregnancy with her then boyfriend.

Shortly after her abortion, a young woman experiences rape at the hands of her boyfriend.

A victim of domestic violence eventually forces herself into a doomed marriage.

A victim of domestic abuse has advice for those in a similar situation.

An author and documentary filmmaker Laoji believes the only thing you should do as a kid is play. His son Simba has always longed to see the polar bears. One day Laoji and his family embark on a journey others only dream about.

At a young age, Simba's father took him out of school to travel. The education he received traveling hardly compares to what he could learn in the classroom. Languages, social skills, adapting to new environments these are all skills that can be developed outside of the classroom.