As the Chinese celebrate their New Year, we shine a light on the Chinese way of life: from speed dating to opera.
The empire builder who thought he was the younger brother of Jesus Christ.
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the sources for early Chinese history.
Looking for love in a country where there will soon be 24 million bachelors.
Does the explosion of social media in China empower the individual or the state?
Rana Mitter discovers the unexpected thinking behind China's welfare state.
Roger begins his tour of Chinese museums in Shanghai, with a visit to an opera museum.
Martin Jacques presents a personal view on how best to understand contemporary China.
Carrie Gracie explores why China's children still quote two drunkards from the 8th century