Taiwan showcasing shared culture with China as tensions rise

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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...