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North Korea closes borders to prevent spread of Ebola virus

The "Hermit Kingdom" is getting even more secluded.

by Nona Tepper, 24 October 2014

Three prosecuted for using drone to survey, photograph Beijing land

Did you know China's airspace is actually a state secret?

by Nona Tepper, 23 October 2014

Dutch artist collects Beijing smog, turns it into sparkling rings

Tell that special someone you care by gifting a smog ring.

by Nona Tepper, 23 October 2014

How and where to get some original Beijing costumes this Halloween

Why not go for an all-original Beijing-specific costume this year? Because everyone else is going to be dressed as a 'Game of Thrones' character

by Nona Tepper, 22 October 2014

Crazed producer combines 3-D and theatrics in "Terracotta Warrior 3-D Show" performance

Perfect for those harboring a love for 3-D, popcorn and historical world icons come to life.

by Nona Tepper, 22 October 2014

Beijing begins FREE cockroach extermination service

Did you know cockroaches can survive a nuclear apocalypse?

by Nona Tepper, 21 October 2014

Controversial historian Niall Ferguson named visiting professor at Tsinghua University

Apologist for imperialism named visiting professor at top Chinese uni.

by Nona Tepper, 21 October 2014

CHINA WANTS YOU to submit slogan ideas for Beijing's 2022 bid to host Winter Olympics

City hunts for new slogan

by Nona Tepper, 21 October 2014

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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.

Jina

April 27, 2021 at 18:10 pm

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