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Expat Kicked Out of China after Racist Comments Go Viral

The Austrian native went on a racism-fueled rant on professional networking site LinkedIn, which eventually made its way to Weibo.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 11 November 2019

This Bizarre Head Pillow is All the Rage on Taobao

Ideal for those afternoon office naps next to your co-worker who sleeps with the light on (looking at you, Karen), this pillow will have you snoozing up a storm.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 14 August 2019

Spotlight: Jelly Deng, Designer and All-Around Creative

Jelly (Jialin) Deng knows a thing or two about design.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 18 October 2019

This Chinese City Saves the Most Money

Chinese households are known to be big-time savers compared to the global average.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 04 January 2021

Meet Your Future Partner While Drinking with This Taobao Winner

This simple yet ingenious product was engineered for an extra fun time drinking with friends.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 13 November 2019

Is China Happy? This World Report Indicates No

The PRC’s 2019 score was a slight drop compared to 2018, with the nation falling from the 86th position to 93rd.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 23 May 2019

Explore the Inner Ear with this Nifty Taobao Device

Do you ever worry about creepy crawlies sneaking into your ear late at night? If so, this visual ear cleaning device is the perfect tool for you.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 11 April 2019

China Declares War on Vulgar Internet Content

Another crackdown on porn and all things vulgar is officially underway.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 10 April 2019

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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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