Explore the Silk Road's hidden branches beyond the main artery. Unearth ancient trade routes connecting India, Southeast Asia ...

The silkworm moth, whose caterpillars have been used in silk production since antiquity, may have been brought to southern Central Asia 4,000 years ago—nearly 2,000 years earlier than previously ...

Kashmir’s historical relationship with Central Asia is deeply entrenched and stretches back to ancient times. The region has long been a meeting ground for diverse peoples, ideas, and cultures, ...

Imagine it is the height of the Tang dynasty (618–690, 705–907), and the imperial court awaits a gift of pure opulence. The exotic luxury would not have been a golden statue or precious gem; those ...

The leaders of the six nations agreed to deepen cooperation in manufacturing, technology and transport, with a stronger focus on regional value chains. The new format will meet again at the leaders’ ...