Articles in Chinese Culture

Dating in China 101

Ever wanted to know more about dating in China? What are Chinese men, women and, most importantly, parents looking for? Are marriage markets real?

1 Mar 2017
By Isabelle Demeunynck

Gap Year in China - My own experience

Are you bored of your comfort zone, want to stop your current routine for something totally new and different? Then a gap year in China is the perfect match

22 Feb 2017
By Barbara Brommer

Meet the city of Hangzhou (杭州)

The city of Hangzhou (杭州), is the technological hub of China. Relax by the West Lake or work with the tech giants. Your internship in Hangzhou starts here.

1 Feb 2017
By Barbara Brommer

Fire Rooster - the Zodiac Sign for 2017

What is the Chinese Zodiac sign for 2017? The combination of the two systems gives us a Fire Rooster as a sign for 2017. Read about the Zodiac system here.

4 Jan 2017
By Barbara Brommer

Facts about Chinese Characters - Hanzi

Is there a logic behind Chinese characters? For a Chinese learner who has just started to get introduced to characters, the combination of strokes seems

21 Sep 2016
By Ida Speyer

Stay Healthy with Traditional Chinese Medicine

How can Chinese medicine restore the harmony between yin and yang that helps keep you healthy. The imbalance can lead to disease and illness,

3 Aug 2016
By Ida Speyer