Chinese Culture Blog

In almost every large and medium-sized city in China, one can find a Chenghuang Temple or Town God Temple. Read the article.

"The nation's younger generation is rapidly losing traditional family values and replacing it with independent, carefree lifestyles that delays parenthood." Read the article.

The Chinese New Year's day is on January 22, 2004. It is the year of the monkey. Find out more.

Lots of photos about Chinese New Year here.

"In ancient times, one's house usually told much about his status and wealth. So when he had a house built for him, he lavished attentions on its architecture. Architectural ornament ... Read More

"What we can do now, the dragon, beautiful folk dances, beautiful boys and girls dancing to beautiful music -- well, that's easy," Woo says. "But to convey the Chinese-American struggle ... Read More

McDonald's, the fast food giant, with over 560 outlets already, is planning to open nearly 100 new outlets around China this year. McDonald's is competing with KFC, who has 1,000 ... Read More

The Chinese New Year's day is on January 22, 2004. It is the year of the monkey. Read the article.

"China offers astonishing growth and exploding domestic market promise. What will it take to go after this spectacular market?" Read the article.

"Common servings started from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) when Chinese ate around a table and used their chopsticks to pick up food from the same dishes, says Li Qiang, ... Read More

"Doing business in China is different than doing business in the States," Li said. "That's why everyone carries a mobile phone." Read the article.

An interesting interview with George Yeo, Minister of Trade and Industry for Singapore, especially the later part of the interview about China. Read the article.

"A junior at George Washington University in Washington, DC, Delande said goodbye to his family today and boarded a plane for the 20-hour flight that is traveling half-way around the ... Read More

'Free-spirited, with an unrestrained temper, in a long white gown and given to drinking all his life. That is how the "Immortal Poet'' Li Bai (701-762) lives in the minds ... Read More

It is hard to guess how many dialects exist, but they can be roughly classified into one of the seven large groups, i.e., Putonghua (Mandarin), Gan, Kejia (Hakka), Min, Wu, ... Read More

"I wonder how many people will remember me after I leave the business for good. My hope is that when they feel bored and look at the stars in ... Read More

Chinese people have been using kuaizi as one of the main tableware for more than 3,000 years. Things to avoid when using chopsticks. Read the full article.

"Nursery school teachers in China are trying to refine young minds with classic children's primers that lost out to modern textbooks in the early 20th century." Read the article.

Yao was an emperor in the ancient legend of China. He showed great concern for his people and was regarded as an ideal emperor. Read the full article.