
Jade Nights
Hear talks by experts exploring topics from Chinese law, ideology and governance to the stories behind key archaeological finds.
Episodes
Dr Yu Tao unpacks the rivalry between Legalist and Confucian philosophy, and how it shaped China’s rise—and Qin’s fall.
Dr Qian Gong explores ancient beliefs about death, immortality and the elaborate burial rituals used to cheat fate.
Dr Qian Gong uncovers the stories behind key archaeological finds—from royal tombs to ancient jade, bronze and earthenware.
Dr Yu Tao talks about China through law, ideology and governance—shaping 2,000 years of history.