The story of a Chinese silicosis sufferer
He Quangui went to work in an illegal gold mine, which, while helping fuel China's growing economy, cost him dearly: He has silicosis, a form of pneumoconiosis, China's most common occupational disease.
Read MoreForeign coffee companies eye China’s growing taste for coffee
With just 1% of the world's coffee drunk in China, the potential for this to increase is huge.
Read MoreRain Room in Shanghai: the rain that won’t get you wet
In a darkened room lit by a single lamp, a torrent of 'rain' pours from the ceiling. But as visitors walk through the water, it seems impossible for them to get wet, this is part of Rain Room.
Read MoreChengdu tops 10 best-performing cities in China
Chengdu has the most successful economy of any mainland Chinese city according to Milken Institute.
Read MoreHistory and meanings of Chinese surnames
Chinese surnames can date back to the period of matriarchal clan society. What are the meanings and history of the surnames?
Read MoreCompass: an instrument used to show direction
Compass, which is called 指南针 (zhǐ nán zhēn) in Chinese, is an instrument used to show direction. The magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty.
Read MoreChina’s express service getting credit for cheap but fast delivery
China's e-commerce boom has spawned thousands of courier firms. Logistics companies in China are not just cheap but also efficient and fast.
Read MoreMid-Autumn Festival: The moon complex of Chinese people
In Chinese minds, the moon is associated with gentleness and brightness, expressing the beautiful yearnings of the Chinese.
Read More经济适用女” vs “经济适用男”
Have you ever heard of "经济适用女" and "经济适用男" in Chinese? Check out more details from this article.
Read More8 coastal places to appreciate the moon during Mid-Autumn Festival
Not everyone can have the luxury of appreciating the moon by the seaside, but if you happen to live by the sea or travel to coastal places on that day, you will marvel at how nature has worked to present you such amazing wonder.
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