Sino Collection

Shanghai, international settlements 1932
Shanghai - the storm centre: an international settlement under the protection of fourteen powers, the chief scene of the Sino-Japanese conflict

Women of the Red Karen - Myanmar
Two women of the Red Karen (Kayah) also known as Karenni - a subgroup of the Karen people, a Sino-Tibetan people living mostly in Kayah State of Burma (now Myanmar). Date: circa 1910s

U. S. Fighter plane in China
With a Chinese soldier standing guard, repair work on a U.S. fighter plane is carried out somewhere in China. The camouflaged huts in the background act as cover for the American planes Date: 1943

Engraving depicting a religious procession outside the walls of Nanking, China
3521199 Engraving depicting a religious procession outside the walls of Nanking, China; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a religious procession outside the walls of Nanking, China)

Illustration of a Chinese soldier
3521191 Illustration of a Chinese soldier; (add.info.: Illustration of a Chinese soldier. Dated 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Photograph of Chinese soldiers with their weapons
3521132 Photograph of Chinese soldiers with their weapons; (add.info.: Photograph of Chinese soldiers with their weapons. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih granting an audience
3521126 Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih granting an audience; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Emperor T'ung-chih (1856-1875) part of the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan

Engraving depicting, the old church of St. Lazarus at Macao
3521166 Engraving depicting, the old church of St. Lazarus at Macao; (add.info.: Engraving depicting, the old church of Saint Lazarus at Macao, a small peninsula in mainland China)

Portrait of Li Hongzhang
3521157 Portrait of Li Hongzhang; (add.info.: Portrait of Li Hongzhang (1823-1901) a Chinese politician, general and diplomat of the late Qing dynasty

Engraving depicting Macao, 1880 (engraving)
3521150 Engraving depicting Macao, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting Macao, a small peninsula in mainland China, across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong)

Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen
3521148 Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen; (add.info.: Portrait of Prince Skanolinsen, Chinese general commander. Dated 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a Japanese Emperor meeting with his nobles, 19th century (engraving)
3522113 Engraving depicting a Japanese Emperor meeting with his nobles, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Japanese Emperor meeting with his nobles)

Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin
3521159 Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the war indemnity transported and guarded into Tientsin)

Portrait of Chung Hou
3521128 Portrait of Chung Hou; (add.info.: Portrait of Chung Hou, the first real Chinese Ambassador to Europe and resident Minister in Paris during the 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Marquis Zeng Jize
3521125 Portrait of Marquis Zeng Jize; (add.info.: Portrait of Marquis Zeng Jize (1839-1890) China's earliest ministers to London, Paris and Saint Petersburg

Photographic print of a Chinese tea-house at Shanghai frequented by well-to-do merchants
3521227 Photographic print of a Chinese tea-house at Shanghai frequented by well-to-do merchants; (add.info.: Photographic print of a Chinese tea-house at Shanghai frequented by well-to-do merchants)

Engraving depicting an itinerant barber at work in the open street of a Chinese city, 19th century (engraving)
3521220 Engraving depicting an itinerant barber at work in the open street of a Chinese city, 19th century (engraving); (add.info)

Engraving depicting a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War
3521118 Engraving depicting a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a scene from the First Sino-Japanese War. Dated 1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an incident during the Boxer rising, 1898-1901 (engraving)
3521149 Engraving depicting an incident during the Boxer rising, 1898-1901 (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); (add.info.: Engraving depicting an incident during the Boxer rising)

Japanese troops leaving Yokohama for Manchuria in China

Air raid damage in Shanghai, China, probably 1937

Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 N30SJ (msn 3), of Sino Swearingen Aircraft Corp. San Antonio TX Date: circa 2004

Folding Screen (Biombo), China, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Folding Screen (Biombo), China, 17th century

Europe expects China to defeat Japan, 1894
Cartoon at the time of the beginning of the first Sino-Japanese War (July 1894 - September 1895). Europe (represented by Mr Punch) expects China to defeat Japan. Date: 1894

Sino-Japanese peace
Illustration entitled: Interesting position... the interested, relating to the end of the Sino-Japanese War, 17 April 1895. 1895

Children of the Chinese city of Hankou, Wuhan, are evacuated by boat as the city comes under attack by Japanese forces during the Sino-Japanese War Date: 1938

Communist China - Lin Biao giving a speech
Lin Biao (1907-1971), one of Mao Zedongs closest supporters. Seen here giving a speech to Chinese soldiers during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa late 1930s

Chinese gas mask
A Chinese man wearing a gas mask during the Sino-Japanese War. Toxic gas was used frequently by Japanese forces during the war. Date: 1940

Karen people - Kayah State of Burma (now Myanmar)
The Karen people, a Sino-Tibetan people living mostly in Kayah State of Burma (now Myanmar). Date: circa 1910s

Goddess of Mercy Temple (International Buddhist Temple), Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Flower offering at the Goddess of Mercy Temple (International Buddhist Temple); Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

The Independence Gate in Seoul, South Korea
Vintage early 20th century photograph - Korea: The Independence Gate is a memorial gate located in Seoul, South Korea. The gate was built following the First Sino-Japanese War

Communist China - soldiers with flag
Chinese soldiers with a flag, from the Military and Political University of Resistance against Japan (Military Academy), during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)

Japanese surrender at Mukden
Soviet troops receive arms and munitions surrendered by units of the 63rd Division of the Kwantung Army of Japan at Mukden, Manchuria Date: August 1945

China - Shanghai - Second Sino-Japanese War 1937
China - Shanghai - Sino-Japanese incident 1937 (The Battle of Shanghai) - The Chinese position near a bridge over the creek on the Woosung Road in East Shanghai

Communist China - sorting weapons and ammunition
Communist China - soldiers sorting weapons and boxes of ammunition captured from the enemy, probably during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa 1940s

Communist China - soldiers in wartime, taking time out for political study and discussion, while others look out for enemy action, probably during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945)

Communist China - Japanese troops surrendering to Chinese troops during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). 1945

Communist China - civilians laying a landmine
Communist China - Chinese civilians playing their part in the conflict by laying a landmine to hold back the Japanese invaders during the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa 1940s

Communist China - guerrilla soldiers taking part in the Second Sino-Japanese War (1937-1945). circa 1940s

Japanese warship Yoshino Kan, 1894
First Sino-Japanese War (1st August 1894 17th April 1895). The Japanese warship Yoshino Kan on the cover of the Illustrated London News, 4th August 1894

Triumphal Arch, Tokyo, 1895 - The triumphal arch made in Tokyos Hibiya district to welcome Emperor Meiji back to the capital after the conclusion of the First Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895). Date: 1895

American pilots in China
With their leave over, American pilots board a truck and leave Chongqing (Chungking) to return to the air field where they are serving with the 14th U.S. Army Air Force in China

Chinese fighter pilot
Tom You Quon, a former Chinese fighter pilot pictured on joining the U.S. Army Air Force following the death of his wife and two children in a Japanese bombing raid Date: 1942 - 1945

Chinese Nationalist army
Soldiers of the Chinese Nationalist Army stand to attention as a tank passes by during a military parade Date: 1942

Lin Biao (1907 - 1971)
Lin Biao (Piao), Chinese Communist military leader, co-leader of the Manchurian Field Army of the Peoples Liberation Army

American planes in China
In a repair hangar somewhere in China, skilled Chinese workers repair Curtiss P-40 and other American fighter planes Date: 1942 - 1945

Chinese artillery practice
In India troop trucks tow heavy field pieces into position for artillery practice by Chinese troops under the command of U.S. General Joseph Stilwell, known as Vinegar Joe Date: 1942

Chinese nurse
A Chinese nurse mends the clothes of a wounded soldier in a field hospital near the front line during the war with Japan Date: 1943

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"Sino: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the vibrant city of Shanghai, where echoes of its tumultuous past still resonate. In 1932, amidst the backdrop of international settlements, this metropolis witnessed a convergence of cultures and ideologies. Traveling further east, we encounter the Women of the Red Karen in Myanmar. These fearless warriors embody strength and determination as they navigate through challenging terrains with unwavering resolve. Inextricably linked to China's history is Mao Zedong, revered as the founding father of the People's Republic. His vision shaped a nation that would rise from adversity and become a global powerhouse. Amidst political upheaval, an imposing U. S. Fighter plane soars above Chinese skies – a symbol both feared and respected during times when tensions ran high. As Japanese troops departed Yokohama for Manchuria in China, their departure marked both relief and uncertainty for those left behind. The path ahead was uncertain but held promise for newfound freedom. The scars inflicted by war marred Shanghai's landscape in 1937. Air raid damage served as a haunting reminder of lives disrupted by conflict – yet resilience prevailed among its inhabitants who rebuilt their shattered city brick by brick. Protective measures were taken against impending danger; Chinese gas masks became indispensable shields against airborne threats that loomed over daily life during these turbulent years. Once again, we witness Japanese troops departing Yokohama for Manchuria – an image etched into history books as it represents shifting power dynamics within East Asia during this era filled with geopolitical complexities. Shanghai bore witness to destruction once more in 1937; air raid damage ravaged its streets while brave souls stood tall amidst chaos - testament to humanity's indomitable spirit even amid despair. From historical events to modern marvels, Sino-Swearingen SJ30-2 N30SJ takes flight today - bridging eras and showcasing China's technological prowess.