Chinese martial arts is mostly a male-dominated sphere, but a cohort of Generation Z women is challenging that assumption.

In front of a secluded temple in south-western China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising ...

so I think it's something worth spreading." Known across China for its misty peaks, Emeishan in Sichuan province has tried to cash in on its cultural bounty in recent years - with mixed results.

Emeishan (AFP) – In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skilfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practising kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering.

In front of a secluded temple in southwestern China, Duan Ruru skillfully executes a series of chops and strikes, practicing kung fu techniques she has spent a decade mastering. Chinese martial arts ...

so I think it's something worth spreading", Duan told AFP. Wider audience Known across China for its misty peaks, Emeishan in Sichuan province has tried in recent years to cash in on its cultural ...

so I think it's something worth spreading", Duan told AFP. Known across China for its misty peaks, Emeishan in Sichuan province has tried in recent years to cash in on its cultural bounty -- with ...