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.
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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
