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Explainer: The Story of Qixi, AKA Chinese Valentine's Day

The timeless tale of the weaving girl and the cowherd

by Ella Wong, 25 August 2025

Treat Your Love to Some Cute Cookies on Chinese Valentine's Day

Plus, get a free bottle of Belgian craft beer when you order now!

by That's, 01 April 2018

Where to Celebrate Chinese Valentine's Day in Beijing

Chinese Valentine's Day, also known as Qixi, is on Tuesday August 9.

by That's Beijing, 08 August 2016

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@TEDxBeixinqiao, Looking forward to your new season, last year's events were amazing! Thank You

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September 14, 2025 at 2:23 am

"But more importantly, uplift other women in your field." Fincher and her clique of "feminists" sure set a fine example of that. Not the first time Fincher tries to "taint" a fellow researcher, she also accused PhD researcher Sandy To of plagiarism. Exemplary feminism indeed.

ShanghaiS

April 2, 2018 at 10:59 am

It is really helpful tips!

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September 18, 2019 at 18:54 pm

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