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Buddhist cave art was greatly influenced by Indian Buddhist art and emerged in China along with the spread of Buddhism starting in the Han Dynasty around the 1st Century A.D.

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What was the origin of China's famous Mogao Caves, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves? Find out here.

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A continued exploration of some of the historical and artistic qualities of the famous Buddhist sculptures in China's Mogao Caves.

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Learn how the features of the Buddhist statues found in caves in China evolved throughout history.

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This clip takes us to the historical aesthetic of the breathtaking Fengxian Temple of the Longmen Caves, which contains the magnificent Lushena Buddha.

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This clip displays the exquisite beauty of the Dazu Grotto statues. They are unique in that they depict not only religious figures but also the peacefulness of secular life.

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This video shows the care and precision taken in the making of the Grand Buddha grotto statues, ultimately culminating in a stunning example of great artistry.

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China defeated Japan to win the gold medal in women's water polo at the Asian Water Polo Swimming Championships, pocketing a ticket for the London Olympics. This is a short street interview with one of the Chinese athletes, Ma Huan Huan, at the London Olympics.

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We are introduced to two of China's most prized examples of celadon porcelain from the Song Dynasty.

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Captain Han and his team lie in wait for the grave robbers. What was it about the tombs that made him take their ransacking so seriously?

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Captain Han and his team lie in wait, but will the grave robbers ever appear?

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Captain Han comes up with an idea to ensnare the culprits in the case by having Xiong make a call to one of them, but things don't go according to plan.

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Lv is taken in for questioning, but there's something about his story and that of his accomplice, Qiu, that doesn't quite add up.

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Beneath the recovery of 199 stolen relics lies a great irony...

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In this video, we learn about the unparalleled outer design of one of the most magnificent examples of celadon porcelain from the Northern Song Dynasty.

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We learn the ingenious way that the urn was filled with wine and begin the remarkable story of how it came to be housed in the Shanxi History Museum.

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The series of coincidences that led to the true value of the urn being discovered are revealed.

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What would the ancient poet, Libai, have had to say about the magnificent celadon urn, especially given his predilection for alcohol?

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Companies offering private cars and carpooling options are posing a very real threat to the taxi industry.

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Taxi drivers aren't happy with the advent of private cars, but it's hard to blame passengers for making the switch.

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The prevalence of private cars has led the government to take its own measures.

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Who's to blame for the fall of the taxi?

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On the streets of Chengdu, a new type of hair pin is all the rage.

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Experience China's version of the singing competition where four celebrity coaches choose their teams based on voice alone without being able to see the singers. It's the last round of the blind auditions as the coaches fight to get the best singers on their teams.

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