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Panda cub at San Diego Zoo named Yun Zi
A 14-week old giant panda cub born at the San Diego Zoo was named Yun Zi Tuesday at a ceremony in San Diego...
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Dexterous needlework: an unusual way to go
Embroidery is a brilliant pearl in Chinese art. From the magnificent Dragon Robe worn by Emperors to the popular embroidery seen in today's fashions,...
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The Double Seventh Festival is one of the most romantic traditional festivals in China. Which legendary story does it originate from?
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Zhao Chang: the Painter of Grasshoppers and Butterflies
Among all the gifts US President Barack Obama received during his visit to Beijing, there is a collotype of a famous Chinese painting "Grasshoppers and...
History
Ever Victorious Army - A Model for Later Chinese Armies
The Ever Victorious Army (Chinese: 常胜军) was the name given to an imperial army in late-19th–century China. The Ever Victorious Army fought for the...
Scenery
Wuhou Memorial Temple in Chengdu
Located in the south suburb of Chengdu, the temple covers 37,000 square meters (398,277 square feet). The date of its establishment is unclear, only that it...
- Fun Facts About China
Small but interesting cultural facts in 5,000 years of civilization.
- Wise Chinese Stories
Discover the Gems in the treasure trove of China's wisdom.
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Qiao Jia Shan Restaurant
Built in 1909, Qiao jia shan , the name of a refreshment restaurant is reputed both at home and abroad. It is...
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Beijing Opera Facial Design (5)
Cross-shaped Face (十字门脸 shízìmén liǎn) : The cross-shaped face is developed on the basis of the...
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Fanziquan (Rotating Fist)
Fānziquán (翻子拳; literally "Rotating fist") is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes offense and defense with...
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Higher Soy Intake, Balanced Diet Reduce Mortality
Higher soy intake and having a balanced diet can help reduce risk of death, said a study result made public Thursday...
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a classic historical novel of enormous influence, is widely known in China as one of...
Archeology
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Anyang Yin Ruins - the First Recorded Relics as the Capital City in Shang Dynasty
Located in North-west Xiaotun Village, Anyang City, Henan Province, Yin Ruins is the first recorded and...
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On the Pilgrimage Trail of Mt. Kailash
Tucked in a far western corner of one of the most remote plateaus in Asia, Mt. Kailash (peak 6,638m) has long been a...
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- Dream cracker12 Chinese zodiac signs
Crack the code of your nocturnal adventures! Submit the subject of your dream to see traditional Chinese interpretations. Featuring an endless supply of dream encounters.The Chinese believe the animal ruling the year in which a person is born has a profound influence on personality, so select your date of birth and see which animal hides in your heart.
- Gender ChartLunar Feasts
Look up the magic Gender Chart and find out the sex of your unborn baby. Rumors have it that the chart is over 90% accurate when used properly but do remember this is for entertainment purposes only.A Chinese Year is composed of 4 seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and sub-divised in 24 Chinese Feasts, equivalent to the 24 Chinese Solar Terms of a Chinese Year.Calculate the Chinese Feasts to the lunar events!
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Excursions in Chinese Culture
This ten articles in the volume are covering diverse aspects of Chinese literature, history and culture.
Fifty Patterns of Modern Chinese
Fifty widely used Chinese sentence patterns for intermediate learners of Chinese as a foreign language.
