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20 Famous People Born in the Year of the Rat

Quick-witted, alert, resourceful, thrifty and – according to some – narrow-minded, Rats make great accountants, directors, editors, artists and entrepreneurs.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 January 2020

Explainer: Why is Chinese New Year Called 'Spring Festival'?

Why doesn't everyone call it that, and why is there no Winter Festival or Summer Festival?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 21 January 2020

7 Bizarre Things to Expect at Your Annual Office CNY Banquet

Forget the booze-fueled holiday banquets from back home. Those are child's play.

by Rachel Deason, 19 January 2020

Watch Out for Pickpocketing and Other Scams Over CNY

Be careful of pickpocketing and other petty crimes during the Lunar New Year in China.

by That's, 19 January 2020

You'll Rethink Your 2020 CNY Getaway After Seeing These Images

The world’s largest annual human migration is currently underway in China and boy oh boy, does it look hectic.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 January 2020

China, Here Are Your 2020 Public Holidays

It's time to start planning your next adventure, because the General Office of the State Council has just released the 2020 public holiday schedule.

by That's, 21 November 2019

10 Infamous People Born in the Year of the Pig

From film directors to sports legends, the Year of the Pig has its fair share of, for lack of a better term, pigs.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 06 February 2019

QUIZ: What's Your True Chinese Zodiac Animal Sign?

Find out which Chinese zodiac animal best matches your personality.

by That's, 05 February 2019

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