Free Library

In our free library, we have compiled some great free resources, abou China, for your research. Clicking on any book cover will take you to “archive.org” where you can read or download that book (opens in new tab).

Free books and texts about China - Literature

chinese board games -A man makes a move on a on a local Beijing Chinese chess game board. xiangqi, also known as Chinese chess, is an ancient board game played all over the world.

5 Traditional Chinese Board Games that are Still Really Popular

China is the home of some of the oldest board and card games in the world, and some of…

Traditional Chinese Games and Outdoor Activities

In big cities like Shanghai or Beijing, it’s very common to see kids with the latest, most advanced smartphones…

Chinese Lacquerware Techniques and History

Chinese lacquerware is a method where artisans use lacquer to coat the outer surface of furniture, sculptures, accessories, and…