Surprises first-time visitors may not know about China
You might think you know what to expect if you head to China: ancient temples, mushrooming skyscrapers, crazy crowds, and an oppressive communist atmosphere. However, not everything is as it …
Read More7 things to know about Minor Snow
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Minor Snow (小雪, xiǎo xuě), the 20th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov 22 …
Read MoreEtiquettes you should know when meeting Chinese
With increasing globalization comes the need for more and more people to do business with the Chinese. As a result, many in the Dig Mandarin audience seek to improve their …
Read MoreWhy is Wuzhen the site for World Internet Conference?
"W" means wide connection. W代表广联互通。 Wuzhen is located in Zhejiang province, an economic powerhouse in East China. More than 80 percent of the country's e-retailers, 70 percent of exports, and …
Read MoreRed in Chinese culture
An understanding of cultural color and symbolism is essential to anyone doing business with Chinese people. Today, let's focus on red, an auspicious color in China. Red 红色 (hóng sè) …
Read MoreGolden pheasant, the Chinese look-alike of Donald Trump
A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump. Pictures of the animal became widely shared today on Chinese …
Read MoreFaux pas to avoid when visiting China
1. Meeting people 与他人见面 Greet elders/high ranking people first. 首先和长辈或者上级打招呼。 As a man, do not shake hands with a woman, unless she offers it first. 男士不要跟女士握手,除非她主动握手。 Do not cover a …
Read More9 best Chinese places to go in winter
The cold winter cannot prevent the footsteps of people who deeply love traveling. In china, there are many places to go in winter. 1. Mt. Wawu (Tiled House Mountain) 瓦屋山 …
Read MoreHow are Taobao Tmall items sorted out?
In China, maybe you have heard about "双十一" (Double 11), if you haven't, then you will soon get the chance to see how crazy Chinese people get on that day. …
Read MoreHow has Singles’ Day evolved into a shopping carnival
In the United States, the lonely have Reddit and cats. In China, they have Singles' Day, which falls on Nov. 11 — 11.11, the four ones symbolizing "bare branches, " …
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