Many wealthy Chinese cherish the elegance and artistry of rosewood (hongmu) furniture. Famous for its rich burgundy color, its intricate Ming and Qing dynasty-style carvings, and its shockingly high price tag—a single bed can fetch $1 million—hongmu is distinctly Chinese.
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Expanded ties with the Emirates
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Eavesdropping on NATO
Russia's own "Golden Dome"
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China’s icebreaker fleet arrives in the Arctic
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