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

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: Why is Chinese New Year Called 'Spring Festival'?

Why doesn't everyone call it that, and why is there no Winter Festival or Summer Festival?

by Ryan Kilpatrick, 21 January 2020

Where to Celebrate Chinese New Year 2020 in Shenzhen

Buffets, flower fairs and more. Time to treat yourself.

by That's Shenzhen, 20 January 2020

7 Bizarre Things to Expect at Your Annual Office CNY Banquet

Forget the booze-fueled holiday banquets from back home. Those are child's play.

by Rachel Deason, 19 January 2020

Watch Out for Pickpocketing and Other Scams Over CNY

Be careful of pickpocketing and other petty crimes during the Lunar New Year in China.

by That's, 19 January 2020

You'll Rethink Your 2020 CNY Getaway After Seeing These Images

The world’s largest annual human migration is currently underway in China and boy oh boy, does it look hectic.

by Matthew Bossons, 19 January 2020

Wrap Dumplings like a Pro Over CNY With the 'Jiaozi' Press

You’ll be wrapping 'jiaozi' like a fiend thanks to the be-all-end-all dumpling press on Taobao.

by Ryan Gandolfo, 15 January 2020

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