Ming Dynasty cast in a different light

A new exhibition shows how globally connected the courts were and dispels popular myths about the era. Xinhua reports in London.

The British Museum opened an exhibition on Thursday that examines the cultural splendor, diplomatic reach and openness of China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

The exhibition Ming - 50 Years That Changed China has taken three years to assemble, bringing together 280 objects, with one-third of its exhibits on loan from major museums and institutions in China.