Jing Tsu aims to make the mysteries of ancient China accessible to her students. Now, she is translating that mission to readers beyond the classroom. “It is gratifying to see Kingdom of Characters ...

The late, great sinologist Simon Leys once pointed out a peculiar paradox. China is the world’s oldest surviving civilization, and yet very little material of its past remains—far less than in Europe ...

How did the Chinese language have to adapt to modern technology? Jing Tsu will be here to talk about her new book, “Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern.” What does it ...