100 days since Malaysia Airlines plane MH370 disappeared

It’s been 100 days since the Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines flight lost contact with air traffic control. Malaysian acting Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein says Malaysia will not give up the s  Read more »

Foreigner and Security Guard Argument Outside of Peking University Goes Viral

A foreigner was recently stopped outside the gates of Peking University because he did not possess the proper identification or paperwork to enter the university. The angry foreigner proceeded to use   Read more »

'One-strand' noodle dish ropes in Chongqing diners

It takes a while for a diner to find the end of the one long noodle used to make "xiaomian," the dish being served at the "One Strand Noodle" restaurant in Chongqing's Nan'an District that is gaining   Read more »

Footing the Bill in China: Tips and Insights into China’s Paying Culture

If you've ever been alarmed at the sight of red-faced diners talking at the top of their voices and waving fistfuls of something around, don't be; they are only fighting to “qingke”, or pay the bill.   Read more »

Cool Guangzhou Boss Gives Employees Time Off for World Cup

One super cool boss of a software company in Guangzhou’s Tianhe District, is letting his employees take time off whenever England is playing in the World Cup. He has also spent 100,000 RMB on ‘sports  Read more »

Searching for a More Peaceful Life: China’s Most Livable “Second-Tier,” Cities

Prices are too high, rent is too expensive. This has become a pain for many Chinese people. People living in every corner of China are feeling the economic pressure. However, second-tier cities can be  Read more »

Two students offered university admissions after bus rescue

Ten days ago, two high school seniors confronted a man wielding a knife on a bus. Their bravery saved the lives of many passengers, but left the students injured and unable to write the national colle  Read more »

Footing the Bill in China: Tips and Insights into China’s Paying Culture

If you've ever been alarmed at the sight of red-faced diners talking at the top of their voices and waving fistfuls of something around, don't be; they are only fighting to “qingke”, or pay the bill.   Read more »

'New Taichi' masters emphasizing self-defense aspect

Taichi, widely known for its slow movements and quietness, is practiced globally by people from all walks of life. In China though, the stereotype among young people is that Taichi is an outdated spor  Read more »

16 Shocking Facts about China's Economy, Production and Natural Resources

China's enormous population and massive size makes it so that its industrial production and consumption of natural resources are alarmingly high. An American website recently listed 16 shocking facts   Read more »

Chicago troupe gives concert before China tour

"The Rhyme of Taigu" by Chinese composer Zhou Long filled Jay Pritzker Pavilion at the Millennium Park in Chicago Sunday evening. As a prelude to its tour in China, the Chicago Youth Symphony Orche  Read more »

The obstacles faced by Chinese students in mastering English

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to reside and teach in China for the past ten years. I had the chance to teach students of all age groups and various educational backgrounds. Unfortunat  Read more »

TCM tips aimed at improving people's health

The State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the National Health and Family Planning Commission have jointly publicized messages on TCM and health preservation. The messages included   Read more »

People in Zhejiang call for cleaner rivers

The ministry of environmental protection has recently revealed that the country's surface waters are lightly contaminated in general. Nearly 60 percent of underground waters are polluted or extremely   Read more »

Century-old jade disc found confirms ancient legend

After 30 years of geological study in Jingshan Mountain and its surrounding areas, Chinese researchers have finally unearthed Jinyu and seven other types of jade objects in Baokang, Hubei province. J  Read more »

5 Beautiful Places in China Ruined by Tourism

Tourism has exploded in China, especially the domestic industry.Traveland tourism contributed to 9.2% of the country’s total GDP in 2013, and is forecast to rise by 7.7% per annum in the next ten year  Read more »

Tsinghua is Tops: Chinese Universities Ranked

People can list various criteria for ranking different universities and quality of students and teachers. Wu Shulian, an expert on college admission with over 23 years of experience, believes that amo  Read more »

Sex education urged among China's minors

"Which parts of your body should not be touched by strangers?" Ye Xingtong asks a cohort of blushing, giggling girls; a taboo question in rural China. Using cartoons and interactive games, Ye, a volu  Read more »

Top 50 Financially Attractive Cities in China: Shanghai First, Chongqing Last

Value Line, the investment research firm, recently released their list of the top 50 financially attractive cities in China. Unsurprisingly, Shanghai came in first with the distinction of being the mo  Read more »

Size of Chinese family getting smaller: report

The number of people in a Chinese family home is getting smaller, with single-person households on the rise, according to an official report on family development on Wednesday. The average number of  Read more »