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Dr. Jonathan Chatwin looks at the development of hanzi (Chinese characters) before considering what place – if any – they have in our digital future.
by That's Beijing, 05 November 2016
Do you know your national anthem in sign language?
by Sunny Wang, 07 September 2018
Expert autopsies of gan' ga ai (aka awkwardness cancer) have concluded that it is a mixture of anxiety, social awkwardness, shame and guilt.
by Mia Li, 29 November 2016
Originally a Cantonese word, laonü began as a derogatory term for any poor young women in China who came to rich cities to find a partner.
by Mia Li, 22 June 2016
People who are addicted to online shopping and vow repeatedly to quit but can't.
by THAT'S, 18 December 2015
From Chinese characters to local cuisine, here are 10 must-have English-language books to help you better understand Middle Kingdom culture.
by That's, 01 November 2018
Rensheng yingjia – literally 'life winner' – refers to those who are successful from the start.
by Mia Li, 04 October 2016
The series explores the elements of living in China from a foreigner’s perspective and tips for learning Mandarin.
by Joshua Cawthorpe, 29 December 2020
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