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Jan'16

Chengdu to forge itself into another ‘Silicon Valley’

Chinese culture

China's hinterland has long been seen as a low-cost manufacturing hub. This reputation is something that the government is trying to change by spending freely to turn Chengdu into a new Silicon Valley.

Jan'16

买单” or “埋单”?

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Chinlingo

When you finish a meal and want to pay the bill, what should you say? "买单" or "埋单"?

Jan'16

Mang: an unidentified ethnic group in China

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

For centuries the Mangs had been trying to avoid contacts with the outside world, living on their own with hunting, collecting fruits and farming by slash and burn.

Jan'16

Couples rush to registry office before late marriage leave cancelled

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

Couples in China are rushing to tie the knot ahead of changes which will scrap extra holiday allowances for people who delay getting married, it's reported.

Jan'16

jí kè: geek in Chinese

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Chinlingo

The word "极客" originally meant someone weird or outside of the mainstream. It gradually evolved to refer to someone who is crazy about computers and network technology, and spending a lot of time on it.

Jan'16

China transforms from a copycat into a hub for innovation

Chinese culture

Chinlingo

Now major cities in China are crowded with ambitious inventors and entrepreneurs. They no longer want jobs at Google or Apple; they want to build the next Google or Apple.

Jan'16