Taiwan showcasing shared culture with China as tensions rise

Motorcyclists wait for the light as they ride down from the exclusive motorcycle lane of the Taipei Bridge during the morning commute in Taipei on Wednesday. Photograph: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP via Getty Images The gold finial for the imperial consort's hat, inlaid with pearl and cat's-eye gemstone, was captivating and the bronze incense burner in the shape of a cauldron was elegance itself. But we were drawn back again and again to a green dish about 16cm around with a rim the height of a soup plate. This was Ru ware from the Song Dynasty in the 11th century and the…