Historical records indicate that during the Western Xia Dynasty, various ethnic groups ... a vital artery for jade, spices, and silver flowing between China and Central Asia.

Jade carving was a special skill and was highly ... The first Shang king was Cheng Tang who defeated the Xia dynasty in the Battle of Mingtiao. The last Shang king was Di Xin, defeated in a ...

Jade carving was a special skill and was highly ... The first Shang king was Cheng Tang who defeated the Xia dynasty in the Battle of Mingtiao. The last Shang king was Di Xin, defeated in a ...