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 Symbol of Strength – Characters, Symbolic Animals and How to Use It in Feng Shui

The Chinese symbol for strength is one of the numerous symbols that Westerners commonly employ in various forms of…

What are the Four Evil Creatures of Chinese Mythology?

In Chinese mythology and astronomy, the Four Evil Creatures, or Four Perils/Four Fiends (四凶; Sì Xiōng) are a group…

Chinese Kites History and Origin

Kites can nowadays be seen in parks throughout the world, but they were invented in China more than 2000…