Tradition and Tips During The Chinese “Dog Days”
Did you know that on some specific days every year during the summer, Chinese people…
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Raining 猫 and 狗
One of the things which make living in Beijing so wonderful and so awful is…
What is Culture? Rose Fulbright-Vickers Answers…
Rose Fulbright-Vickers, designer, and husband, Tamlin Vickers, who works in consulting in Beijing. What is…
Stomp and Circumstance
When I was little my parents had a record of brass band music, and my…
Nelson Mandela Day in Beijing: Make a Difference
Nelson Mandela devoted his life in service of others for 67 years and on July…
Australia’s Former First Daughter Becomes Leading Entrepreneur in China
Goat’s milk infant formula, coconut oil, and paw paw ointment are but a few of…
10 Things I Hate About You: Readers Dish About Annoying Things Foreigners Do
I totally and completely understand the culture shock that happens which sometimes turns into cultural…
The Best of Summer Vegetables and Fruits from Xiaoguan Market
Sometimes when you wake up in the morning, you just can’t figure out why you…
Cultural Adjustment: Where Do You Draw the Line?
How much do you adjust in a culture different from your own to show your…
Ask a Neighbor: What is Culture? Professor Van Wijilick Answers
Our Ask a Neighbor is a new series where we seek to discover the cultures…