25K views · 158 reactions | The Chinese national anthem is played at Beijing's Great Hall of the People as the 19th China Communist Party Congress officially opens. (Video: Olivia Siong) | CNA | Facebook

In 9th century China alchemists seeking immortality accidentally discovered a volatile substance while attempting to create an elixir of life. They mixed sulfur charcoal and saltpeter to produce a dark powder called huo yao meaning fire medicine. Early Taoist texts warned of its dangers after reports of burns and fires. Its potential was soon seen for military use. By the Song Dynasty gunpowder was adapted into flame throwers grenades and early rockets. The first documented military formula for

🖤💛💚❤️Black History 365🖤💚❤️💛 “Lift every voice and Sing” is the ORIGINAL African American National Anthem! But I decided to spin the block and make my own Anthem! Called “RISE IN HARMONY” Lmk what you think about it. | China Styles

Beethoven’s music has deep roots in China, spanning over a century. Li Delun is the father of classical music in China, creating the first professional orchestra from a few donated instruments after the Second World War, and later founding what became the world renowned Chinese National Symphony Orchestra. Our host James Chau speaks with his grandchildren in Toronto, to tell us what it was like growing up around a man of music in a unique time in history. | The China Current