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11 Things You Need to Know About Singles' Day

Double 11, China's e-commerce extravaganza explained.

by That's, 10 November 2020

Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's Day

The Disney-worthy tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd.

by Ella Wong, 18 August 2023

Explainer: Why 12/12 is the Sequel to Singles' Day

The follow-up to everyone's favorite shopping holiday.

by Matthew Bossons, 11 December 2019

Explainer: Why Beijing Gets Central Heating Yet the South is Left in the Cold

When the ancient Huai River-Qin Mountains Line and the days of central planning combine...

by Ned Kelly, 05 November 2021

Explainer: Why China Doesn't Have Daylight Savings Time

China won't be moving the clocks ahead an hour this weekend, but at one point in time it used to.

by Bridget O'Donnell, 11 March 2017

Explainer: The Plum Rain Season of East Asia

The East Asian rainy season, or meiyu, usually lasts from July to August. But why?

by Ned Kelly, 13 June 2022

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