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How a Desert Region in Western China Built a Wine Industry From Scratch

A colossal government-run wine bureau helps.

by Noelle Mateer, 23 August 2018

Beijing's First Foray Into Virtual Reality Art

Our first impression of virtual reality art: it's creepy as hell.

by Noelle Mateer, 17 October 2017

QUIZ: Where Should You Travel for Chinese New Year?

Haven't figured out where you're traveling for Chinese New Year? We're here to help.

by Noelle Mateer, 04 February 2016

The Citywide Renovations Changing Beijing As We Know It

We explore the Great Bricking of 2017 in more depth. Not only is this a local issue that many of us feel passionately about, but it is more complex than it first appears.

by Noelle Mateer, 05 June 2017

Chinese vs American Schools: Which Are Better?

Shanghai journalist Lenora Chu lets the reader decide.

by Noelle Mateer, 11 January 2018

A Guide to the 5 Most Popular Teas in China

Categorizing Chinese tea is not easy. We consulted a Sanyuanli tea saleswoman in Beijing to help us identify and describe the five main categories.

by Noelle Mateer, 23 February 2016

Koryo Tours' Nicholas Bonner on North Korea, His New Book & DPRK Knick-Knacks

Bonner sits down with Noelle Mateer to talk DPRK design, then guides us through his new book, Made in North Korea: Graphics From Everyday Life in The DPRK.

by Noelle Mateer, 13 December 2017

The Rural Chinese Town Becoming a Global Skiing Hub

Chongli is in the midst of a jaw-dropping transformation, as China experiences a boom in winter sports facilities.

by Noelle Mateer, 07 February 2018

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Thanks for the overview of the new HSK standards. It gave me a much better picture of the changes in the exam. I've also found vocabulary lists for the new HSK levels: https://www.hackchinese.com/exams/New%20HSK%203. It looks like a good resource for HSK test preparation.

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