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Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak Leads Cities to Cancel CNY Plans

With the Year of the Rat beginning tomorrow, cities around China have canceled large gatherings to avoid the spread of the virus.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 24 January 2020

WATCH: When You're the Last Person Left in Town for CNY

Not all of us were lucky enough to book a fancy getaway to Southeast Asia for Chinese New Year.

by That's Shanghai, 24 January 2020

Happy Chinese New Year, from That’s, thMart & Urban Family!

From all of us here at That’s, thMart and Urban Family, we hope you have a fantastic Spring Festival break.

by That's, 24 January 2020

10 Infamous People Born in the Year of the Rat

Known for its quick wit, alertness and vitality, the critter represents for both famous and infamous folks around the world.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 23 January 2020

20 Famous People Born in the Year of the Rat

Quick-witted, alert, resourceful, thrifty and – according to some – narrow-minded, Rats make great accountants, directors, editors, artists and entrepreneurs.

by Matthew Bossons, 22 January 2020

Your Day-by-Day Guide to the Spring Festival Calendar

Do you know the meaning of each day during Chinese New Year?

by Urban Family, 22 January 2020

2020 Spring Festival Gala Livestream: How to Watch Online in China

Before the Year of the Rat begins, China will celebrate the end of the year with the 37th Spring Festival Gala, referred to as Chunwan.

by That's, 22 January 2020

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About the Year of the Rat

The Cat and the Rat were once best friends before trickery pushed one into a river.

by That's, 22 January 2020

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