Tuk Tuk Tales: My Name Is Li
Every day is the same, yet every minute is different. The routine is constant, yet…
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Home-Brewed Heroes: A Brief History of China’s Caped Crusaders
What is a hero? A hero might be someone who is willing to sacrifice his…
“Why Is Your Chinese So Good?”: Finding a Place Between Cultures
A phrase that often weasels its way into conversations with strangers for me is, ‘Wow,…
Mandarin Monday: Fend Off Pesky Paparazzi (Especially When You Have Kids)
The mostly cosmopolitan young people in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai are accustomed to…
Q&A With Yajun Zhang, Co-Host of the Women Empowering Wǒ Men Podcast
Be it the recent rise of the #MeToo movement in China, or one woman’s discovery…
Dos and Don’ts for A Bedroom with Good Feng Shui
Feng shui (风水, literally “wind and water”), is an ancient form of art in China.…
Mandarin Monday: Learning Chinese for the First Time? Here Are Some Tips from a Chinese Teacher
There’s no better time to learn Chinese than when you’re in China. In Beijing though,…
Dream Interpretation in China
When I was a kid, there were mornings when I woke up and was eager…
What Does a Sneeze Mean? Chinese Folklore Old and New
Sneezing occasionally is deemed to be good for your health because it cleanses the nasal…
From the Archives: The True Meaning of “Chinese Valentine’s Day”
This Friday is Chinese Valentine’s Day, we are told. My first reaction to this was…