Chinese self-perception
When a Chinese person asks you for your impressions of their culture, they already have an image in their mind of what their culture is, and they are not expecting to update or expand it.
Read MoreAlipay to launch virtual transport card
Alipay, teams up with China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development to launch a service that allows commuters use public transport without IC cards or waiting in line to buy a ticket.
Read MoreShowing off one’s proficiency with the axe before Lu Ban the Master Carpenter
Lu Ban was supposed to be a consummate carpenter in ancient times. It is said that he once carved a wooden phoenix that
Read MoreApple opens store on Alibaba’s Tmall
Apple already runs its own online store in China, but its new Tmall store could provide a new channel to reach China's fast-growing population of online shoppers.
Read MoreAs if it were raining flowers
In the Southern and Northern Dynasty (420-589), in the reign of King Wu of Liang, there was a monk called Master Yun Gua
Read MoreNumber of Yu’e Bao depositors exceeded 81m
The explosive growth has propelled Yu’e Bao, which means "leftover treasure", up the global rankings of the biggest money market funds.
Read MoreBring the painted dragon to life by putting in the pupils of its eyes
In the Southern and Northern Dynasties Period (420-589), there was a painter calledZhang Sengyou. Once he visited a temp
Read MoreAmazon launched direct shipping for China cross-border online shoppers
Amazon China announced the official launch of the direct shipping service and a Chinese website for Chinese shopping overseas.
Read MoreFail in official examinations
In the Song Dynasty (960-1279) there was a joker called Sun Shan. One year he went to take the imperial examination, and
Read MoreFan Mattress and Warm Quilt
Huang Xiang was a man of Anlu, Jiangxia in the East Han Dynasty. His mother died when he was nine years old and he was v
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