Condom machines in China’s colleges spark hot debate
Public opinion is sharply divided over one Chinese province's decision to give away free condoms on university campuses.
Read MoreWedding customs of Jiarong and Anduo Zang minorities
In Jinchuan County of Aba State, the northwest of Sichuan province, there lives Jiarong Zangzu people, who carry on their old simple wedding customs till today.
Read MoreHow to use “值得” in Chinese
值得 (zhídé) means "to be worth" doing something, and is often placed before a verb or a verb phrase. Note that it is used to describe whether an action is worth it.
Read MoreTop 5 dishes not to miss in Sichuan
Sichuan is well-known for its spicy food. Here are the 5 top Sichuan dishes you must try.
Read MoreSafety-conscious Chinese embrace Spanish pork and Ibérico hams
Fresh pork exports to China from Spain rose 35 percent last year, making it the second-largest market in volume after neighboring France.
Read More16 Chinese words for winter season
How many different ways can you talk about the cold winter in Chinese? Here are 16 words for you.
Read MoreUse “难免” to indicate inevitable situations
难免 (nánmiǎn) means "to be unavoidable" or "inevitable" and is most commonly placed before a verb, often an auxiliary verb such as 会 or 要. It can only be used to introduce an inevitable situation that is characterized by negative features.
Read MoreAspiration in learning Chinese
There are several pairs of consonants in Mandarin that differ mainly in that one isn't aspirated and the other is.
Read MoreMust-see scenic spots along China’s Silk Road
The landscapes of the Silk Road have enchanted travelers for millennia. Here we explore a must-see list of its east-to-west sights.
Read MoreMPVs might become hot as China relaxes one-child policy
Automakers are betting that Chinese families will embrace the mini-van, hoping the bestselling SUV will become the next big thing just as China relaxes the one-child policy.
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