Jan 17, 2024 Comments(4)
Along with refraining from using bad language, visiting hospitals and cutting their hair, Chinese people are expected to adhere to some pretty rigorous superstitions over Chinese New Year. Read more>>
Aug 13, 2014 Comments(18)
Chinese culture – or rather, Chinese culture seen through a Western veneer, or Orientalism – has long been a source of fascination, comedy and fear in Western cinema. We look back on how some of these portrayals have evolved over the past half century – ...... Read More>>
Apr 20, 2015 Comments(17)
Joe Wong is a Chinese national who moved to the US—following a brief stint as a chemical engineer in Texas—to become a stand-up comedian. Honing his craft since the early aughts, Wong achieved the funnyman equivalent of the American Dream nearly a decade ...... Read More>>
Jun 14, 2017 Comments(9)
With so many taboos and traditions, social interactions can be a minefield in China. Although many are disappearing with time, there are still some things you just shouldn’t say in this country. Here are just a few: ... Read More>>
Sep 22, 2016 Comments(20)
So, you're in trouble with your girlfriend again. Odds are, if you've been in a relationship with a Chinese girl, you've said or done something at least once that had you suddenly apologizing profusely, with your best Chinese, to a locked door, a stone ...... Read More>>
Sep 07, 2012 Comments(5)
Mothers-in-law have been a source of humor for us in the West for years now. We make fun of the stereotypical mother-in-law, who is usually portrayed as a human pit-bull -- vicious, aggressive and controlling. However, for whatever reason a lot of this view ...... Read More>>
Feb 17, 2015 Comments(68)
This translated article explores differences in socially acceptable behavior between Chinese people and foreigners.... Read More>>
Feb 29, 2012 Comments(26)
Editor's note: While many articles have been written about cross-cultural misunderstandings and miscommunications between foreigners and Chinese, often times, these articles are written from the perspective of the expat. The following article, which ...... Read More>>
Apr 10, 2011 Comments(6)
Beauty has a way of leaving its beholders with the feeling they have just lost control of themselves. There is also a kind of beauty that makes a name for itself- this is not your ordinary beauty. A beautiful woman can cause a man to do irrational and ...... Read More>>
Apr 02, 2014 Comments(44)
As is the norm with many translated articles from Chinese media, it is best to take it with a pinch of salt. Nonetheless, this article is an interesting view into to psyche of Chinese men who are looking to get hitched, and what they look for in a potential ...... Read More>>
Mar 20, 2017 Comments(24)
There exists a so called ‘language war’ in which a Westerner is keen to display his or her hard-to-gain Mandarin skills while the Chinese person is every bit as enthusiastic about speaking English to them. So, what tactics can you use to achieve your goal?... Read More>>
Sep 24, 2012 Comments(6)
We must close the curtains! exclaimed my soon-to-be-wife as we got down to getting to know each other a bit more intimately one lazy afternoon. Given that we were in an 18th floor apartment in a building that was conspicuous for its isolated height,...... Read More>>
Jul 31, 2012 Comments(1)
Photo: 1x1.fi Before moving to Chengdu, all my Chinese friends kept mentioning the word lamei. They asked, "Do you know there's a lot of lameis in that part of China?" and "Are you moving to Chengdu because of the lameis?" They even ...... Read More>>
Apr 22, 2015 Comments(11)
Green tea has always had the reputation for being clean, pure, quiet and sophisticated. The Netizen created, “green tea bitch,” on the other hand, pretends to be pure and innocent, but in fact is manipulative and calculating. ... Read More>>
Feb 04, 2013 Comments(4)
Last December, new regulations were passed to stop Chinese officials from throwing frequent, lavish—not to mention, publicly funded—banquets for themselves; a practice that has been all-too-commonly seen across the country in recent years. In mid-January, ...... Read More>>
Nov 04, 2010 Comments(1)
Ask anyone who has ever worked as an English teacher in China, and they’ll tell you that the differences between the Chinese and Western education models are vast. Working in a Chinese office can be a shock to the system if you’re more used to ...... Read More>>
Nov 28, 2017 Comments(8)
So much more than cash goes into those little red hong bao packets. So what is hong bao, who should you give it to, when should you give it, and how much should you put in it? ... Read More>>
Jul 17, 2017 Comments(12)
Today, China is home to some 23 million Muslims. This article takes a look at who China’s Muslims are, their history and current events that have shaped the perception and attitudes towards this group in recent times. ... Read More>>
Nov 14, 2017 Comments(5)
China’s color-related symbolism differs widely from the West and has also changed over time. Here’s a quick guide to the meaning of Chinese colors, both historical and modern. ... Read More>>
Oct 01, 2014 Comments(6)
For many years, China has had an appetite for what Westerners would consider exotic and outrageously expensive delicacies. While Xi’s austerity measures have reigned in the prices, the following ‘treats’ are not for those with a light wallet. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2016 Comments(23)
More often than not, compliments in China come across more as highly personal statements, ranging from the plain statement of fact to the bewildering to the downright offensive. So, how should you handle them? ... Read More>>
Oct 10, 2013 Comments(34)
Many Chinese dishes that Chinese people love invoke repulsion in foreigners. Here, a Chinese reporter tried to uncover the reasons why so many foreigners recoil at some of China’s favorite foods. ... Read More>>
Jan 29, 2014 Comments(5)
The shamate of China are growing in popularity, and they’re building quite a reputation, both because of their look and their distaste for society’s current status quo. Here, are answers to questions about who they are and where they come from. ... Read More>>
Jul 24, 2017 Comments(3)
Besides the giant cultural shift one has to cope with when moving to China, there seems to be a whole other set of obstacles to maneuver when settling down in the workplace. While offices in China are, in many ways, similar to their Western counterparts, it ...... Read More>>
Sep 03, 2014 Comments(15)
The “leftover woman” trope has been causing a stir in China in recent years – especially following the “yellowing pearls” article published on the All-China Women’s Federation website in 2012. This is “sheng nv” – urban, educated women over ...... Read More>>
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