Editor's note: The Chinese zodiac, or "shengxiao," consists of 12 animal signs that mark the years. Each animal represents one year in a repeating 12-year cycle, which is calculated based on the ...

The Monkey in Ai Weiwei's Chinese zodiac menagerie represents a creature traditionally viewed in Chinese culture as sensitive, empathetic, opportunistic, restless, confident, entertaining, funny ...

When the selection of the 12 zodiac animals began, the tiger voted for the monkey because of its wit and wisdom. In traditional Chinese culture, the monkey symbolizes wisdom, agility, flexibility ...