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Finding Mrs. Right on TV 20 Aug 2013 | 03:45 am
Expats in China never have a difficult time getting on Chinese television. My own appearances ended up being on CCTV's Dialogue program, a decision I came to regret deeply a year or so later when the ...
Savor the Spice! 15 Aug 2013 | 01:57 am
It's hard for me to convey to you just how much I like Kung Pao Chicken. I know it's almost a stereotype that all of China's expats (past and present) love this dish, but what can I say? It tastes goo...
Say "Hello" to Mandarin! 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
The study of Mandarin has been on the rise for the past few years. More and more people are saying "hello" ("Ni hao!") to Chinese. But is it the right language for you? When it comes to Chinese, ther...
Chinese Literature on the Rise? 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
Chinese literature has never been all that popular in the West. But recently there have been signs that the world outside China is starting to wonder what all that literature the Middle Kingdom -- whi...
China's Biggest Chat App Gets Bigger 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
If you're a fan of chatting with friends on your phone, you've probably heard of Whatsapp, but have you heard of WeChat? Called Weixin in Chinese, WeChat is a Chinese-developed mobile chat app that ha...
The Softer Side of Bruce Lee 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
Bruce Lee might be China's most famous modern martial artist, butÂa new exhibit opening in Hong Kong aims to show the softer side of the man, with items on display like his eyeglasses and a manuscript...
Dog Meat Festival Causes Controversy 8 Aug 2013 | 07:08 pm
China's ongoing social debate over the merits of eating dogs was kicked into high gear again last week afterÂmedia reportsÂ(link in Chinese) about a yearly dog-eating festival in a Guangxi city called...
Chinese Mother Buys Toddler Pricey New York City Apartment 1 Apr 2013 | 12:21 pm
A Chinese woman has purchased a $6.5 million condo in the heart of New York City for her two-year-old daughter, according to Yahoo!'s The Exchange. The luxury apartment is in One57 Tower, which is cu...
Picture of China's First Lady Generates Buzz 30 Mar 2013 | 12:52 am
A photo of China First Lady, Peng Liyuan, serenading Chinese troops decades ago is generating buzz on social media, according to the Associated Press. In the photo, Peng, a famous folk singer, is dre...
Real Life Video Game Is Hong Kong's Latest Hotspot 28 Mar 2013 | 03:22 am
I came across this video on CNN about a spot in Hong Kong that offers real life video games. Guests who go can choose from seven different games, each housed in a separate room. Each party must find c...
