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Two Sides of One Coin

Tuesday February 28, 2006
"In China, we put the receiver’s address at upper left corner, and the sender’s address in the lower right corner. Even the order of writing address is opposite." Read the ... Read More

Chinese Consumer Report

Sunday February 26, 2006
"Kurt Salmon Associates' Consumer Outlook Survey for China reveals more sophisticated consumers who are looking for the best quality products and shopping experiences. They will remain loyal to branded suppliers ... Read More

Behind the Tough Talk on China

Saturday February 25, 2006
"China is sophisticated and understands U.S. domestic politics," says Andy Rothman, China macro strategist for CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets. "And if they get branded a manipulator, they will understand why. It ... Read More

Genghis Khan Still Casts Long Shadow in China

Wednesday February 22, 2006
"Warlord Genghis Khan, now revered on labels of commercially available vodka. The 800th anniversary of the founding of Genghis Khan's empire in 1206 will be celebrated this year with him ... Read More

China Sets Up First Tea Culture School

Tuesday February 21, 2006
"A school specializing in tea culture, the first of its kind in China, was established on Tuesday at the Zhejiang Institute of Forestry in East China's Zhejiang Province." Read the ... Read More

China Tea Museum

Sunday February 19, 2006
"Located in the Longjing (Dragon Well) Village -- a tea growing area south of the West Lake District in Hangzhou, the China Tea Museum was completed and opened to the ... Read More

Great Wall to Introduce Patrol Team

Saturday February 18, 2006
"About 10 kilometres of the Beijing section of the Great Wall, such as Badaling and Mutianyu, is open to visitors. Saturated tourism is often blamed for damage to the oriental ... Read More

Sex Is the Theme of Chinese Websites

Friday February 17, 2006
Sex is definitely the universal theme for Chinese websites, from the major portals to small sites. It is very interesting to compare a US portal with a Chinese portal site ... Read More

Chinese Papercut

Thursday February 16, 2006
Paper cutting is a traditional art in China which has been making its way along the route of the long history of paper. Read the article.

Luxurious Life of Ancient Princes

Tuesday February 14, 2006
"According to the findings from the tombs, experts have discovered that these ancient people developed very complicated procedures for taking baths," said Shan. "They even put certain herbal medicine in ... Read More

Chinese New Year Parade

Monday February 13, 2006
The annual Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is the largest Chinese New Year celebration in the United States. View the photos.

China's Vision for 2050

Saturday February 11, 2006
"By 2050 China will have eradicated poverty, established itself as a world power in science and lifted the average lifespan of its billion-plus citizens to 80 years." From the news, ... Read More

Men, Women and Art School

Thursday February 9, 2006
When you have a huge population, you will need to think differently for almost everything. "Students wait to get registered for the college entrance examination for art majors at a ... Read More

China Designates Cultural Heritage Day

Thursday February 9, 2006
"The State Council, China's cabinet, has designated the second Saturday of June as the Cultural Heritage Day to boost public awareness of heritage protection in China." Read the story.

Teahouse Performer Revives Traditional Art of Chinese Humor

Tuesday February 7, 2006
"All I'm doing is bringing crosstalk back to its original place - the teahouse," said Guo. For ten years since 1996, the Tianjin-born young man has been delivering his comic ... Read More

China at 2050

Monday February 6, 2006
"China has one-fifth of the world's population, but only about 7 percent of the globe's arable land. Of that, only about 33 percent is believed to be productive, and the ... Read More

Chinese Lantern Festival

Sunday February 5, 2006
The Lantern Festival or Yuanxiao Jie is a traditional Chinese festival, which is on the 15th of the first month of the Chinese New Year. The festival marks the end ... Read More

Birthday Customs

Saturday February 4, 2006
Chinese people put their family in a very important position as they regard it as a means to keep the family blood stream continuously running. Read the full article.

Chinese New Year Traditions

Thursday February 2, 2006
"In China, a country with diverse traditions and faiths, there are many taboos to be observed during the Spring Festival, the most festive time of the year. Firm believers of ... Read More

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