How to Tell if You Have GangJing（杠精） Friends
My friend got pretty upset recently. She posted some photos of her anniversary with her boyfriend on WeChat and Instagram the other day. Her boyfriend made her a lovely candlelight …
2018-12-05
【History】The Three Kingdoms period: Game of Thrones in real life
Heroes immerge in troubled time: Moses took the people out of Egypt to escape the slavery of Rameses; Napoleon built the Napoleonic Empire to unify Europe; even ordinary people turned …
2018-12-04
10 Habits You Pick-Up While Living in China
10 Habits You Pick-Up While Living in China 1. You Drink Hot Water Image: Medical News Today Especially in the winter, or if you are sick. I remember one time …
2018-12-02
The Chinese Stare: Why it Happens and How to Respond
Staring is one of the best ways to make a person feel uncomfortable, especially if they are a complete stranger. Staring is one of the best ways to make a …
2018-12-02
Humorous Translations of Chinese Province Names
As a beginning Chinese learner I would pass the time on the subway by looking at the Chinese name of each stop and translating it literally into English. As a …
2018-11-02
How Much Do You Know About This Chinese Tradition?
November 7th was “the beginning of winter” in the 24 solar terms. The 24 Solar Terms is a day marking one of the 24 divisions of the solar year in …
2018-10-11
Miracle Happened after They Took Skydiving from 14,000 Feet
More often than not, we tend to neglect our parents as we let our own daily professional and personal lives reshuffle our priorities. We get distracted by the little things …
2018-10-09
Expats Are Shocked When They Visit This Enormous Place in China!
A popular vlogger (video blogger) named Scotty Allen once filmed himself purchasing different components in Shenzhen and assembling them all to build his own iPhone, which quickly went viral. A …
2018-10-08
China to England: One American’s Journey West Part I
Like most expats in China, I came here to teach English. I have been living in China for nearly six years. My job for most of this time has been …
2018-10-05
Toddler Disables Mother’s iPhone for 47 Years!
A cautionary tale for all parents with toddlers: Do not let your child play with your phone, or you might not be able to unlock it for years. One mother …
2018-10-03