10 Ticks//A palace porch in the Forbidden City

Each week 10 Ticks brings you a taste of everyday life in China. 10 Ticks is also a reminder to pray for the 90% of China's massive population that is not yet Christian.

The Forbidden City contains a number of buildings that were used to house members of the royal family and their attendants, to provide administrative offices, to serve as official meeting areas, and to offer opportunities to worship.