According to legend, the Great ... the wall of today with its predominantly east-west configuration. In 221 BC, the armies of Qin conquered the abovementioned six kingdoms and unified China.

Former Commander of US Pacific Command, Admiral Harry Harris once referred to this as the "Great Wall of Sand ... out in the South China Sea. In early April, a Chinese Coast Guard vessel ...

Insider Tip: The Great Wall was designed for protection, but don’t forget the forts that were another part of China’s defenses. The 16th-century Yaoziyu Fort, for example, is the best preserve ...

Just north of Beijing, you'll find one of the most famous monuments in the world: the Great Wall of China. Although it's unlikely you'll see the whole thing, you should aim to experience a portion ...

The Great Wall of China still confounds visitors more than 2,000 years since its construction began.

China is the world leader in solar manufacturing, and they’re putting that accolade to use as the country attempts to build what it calls the “Solar Great Wall.” Located along the southern ...

HONG KONG—As China faced off with its Pacific neighbors this year, two ships provided an intimidating presence: The world’s longest coast guard patrol ships. One hundred and twenty-three feet ...

You’ve probably heard the popular myth that the Great Wall of China is so massive that it’s visible from space. It’s one of ...