This week our question comes from Joanna, who asks us “What do you think are some differences between the North and South of China?” If you want to ask us a question just go to our voicemail page and leave us your question! In This Episode We Talk About… Driver blindly follows car’s navigation system,… Read More
Internet Culture and Netizens in China It’s fair to say that China, more than any other country in the world, has fully embraced the wonders of the internet. Nowhere else in the world do I know where you can order a cup of tea on a ‘mini-app’ on messenger app, WeChat and have it delivered… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! This article is not going to teach you how to ‘Feng Shui’ your home, or tell you where to place your cacti, but will explain how I essentially went from ‘this is weird’ to kind of getting Feng Shui and what it means within Chinese culture…. Read More
Eating and drinking in Chinese culture is quite different to that of the West. The idea of Chinese dining etiquette is said to have come from the Zhou Dynasty (1045-256 BC) and is often a noisy and social affair. Dining in restaurants with friends, family or colleagues is enveloped in respect for your elders and… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! When I began planning for my own wedding, I became curious about traditional Chinese weddings and how different they are in the modern day. In preparation for my own wedding, Nora and I went to a bridal ‘convention’ at the Shenzhen exhibition centre, it was full… Read More
It will only take [est_time] to read this post! I understand that for some students of Chinese, visiting China and spending time with a Chinese family may not be possible. But I’m hoping to convince those of you out there who have considered coming to China, whether to travel, work or just have some fun,… Read More