Reasons why Chinese old resentments against the west die hard
China views the west with a barely disguised chip on its shoulder. And not without reason.
Read MoreLam Chun-wing, the first Chinese dancer hired by the Paris Opera Ballet
When its season opened late last month, the Paris Opera Ballet included the first Chinese dancer to be hired in its 346-year history.
Read MoreBeautiful handwriting by Vietnamese girl becomes an Internet sensation in China
What shocks the netizens is not the content of the composition but the extremely beautiful handwriting, which looks very similar to printed text, being neat and powerful.
Read MoreChinese slang term: 奇葩
Currently, the word "奇葩 (qí pā)" is very popular among younger people. But, as you might guess, it has lost its original meaning and taken on a new one. "奇葩" is often used to describe someone or something that is very odd or unusual.
Read MoreHow to learn Chinese near-synonyms
For Chinese language learners, figuring out the distinguishing between near-synonyms can be a daunting task. The key is to combine knowledge and exposure.
Read MoreChinese feats: Rebecca’s Chinese learning experience
Here is the interview with Rebecca who has learned Chinese for 10 years. Read and see if you can learn something from her experience.
Read MoreGlobal cruise giants aim at China’s local market
Just how hot is cruising in China? So hot that even Caribbean-focused Carnival is sending a ship there.
Read MoreUses of 3 Chinese scope adverbs
都 (dōu) is used following the things or people you want to sum up. Usually you can see words like "每 (měi, every)", "各 (gè, each)", "所有 (suǒ yǒu, all)", "一切 (yī qiē, everything)" or "全部 (quán bù, all)" in the sentence.
Read MoreA list of Chinese words for death
This article is about various Chinese words for death organised into different categories, but not a list of appropriate words to use in real-life situations.
Read MoreGlobal futurist James Canton: Five trends worth watching in China
There are five key trends that if embraced by China or if led by China, could make the transformation into the near term quite spectacular for a prosperous future.
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