Ying Zheng came into power in the western state of Qin against a stronger alliance of seven feudal states to the east. Through a series of clever maneuvers, he conquered…
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Where should I sit? Who starts eating first? Which part of the fish is considered the best? How can I show respect when toasting with others? Let us help you...
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Foreigners using Chinese names is a custom dating back to the Tang Dynasty. We do it for the same reasons some Chinese use English names overseas -- they’re easier for...
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Obiwan Kenobi: Use the force, Luke. Luke Skywalker: Obiwan? You’re coming out of the closet…as a Daoist? In the final post of this series, we’d like to share our distillations of the...
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What a company calls itself can make or break it within its native Chinese speaking target market. Find out here if your company is maximizing its potential.
Think of Qingming Festival as a graveyard party day all over the country, when most Chinese take a mini road trip to visit deceased loved ones and pay their respects.
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Some of us come from Fragrant Blue or Strong Fruit. Maybe you’ve traveled to Meaningful Big Advantage and can’t wait to visit Ink West Brother. Not sure where you’re from?…
In the first interview of our China Insiders business series, Stewart Lee Beck spoke with Douglas Chew, Senior Vice President Fashion & Home Creative with Li & Fung Asia about…
The Zi Crew: Philosophers who blew everyone's mind "Pure" philosophers weren't the only thought leaders in pre-Imperial Chinese history. The legendary general Sunzi (孙子, Sūnzǐ, 544-496BC), aka Sun Tzu, created...
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