Culture

Gift Giving in Chinese Culture: Dos and Don’ts

Just like every other culture, there are some “rules” when it comes to gift giving in Chinese culture. If you are only getting used to it, it can be really challenging to figure these customs out on your own. This list will give you a general idea of some basic do’s and don’ts when getting used to Chinese culture gift giving. While you may not be expected to know everything like a true…
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Business Culture in China: DOs and DON’Ts

China remains a land of opportunity when it comes to doing business. Love it or loathe, business culture in China is something you need to know if you are to succeed in the Chinese market. In this article, we bring you some DOs and DON’Ts of business culture in China.
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10 Chinese Customs Westerners Are Not Used To

If you are preparing for a trip to China, you’ll have to make yourself familiar with things like food and maybe even a bit of the language so that you can help yourself acclimatize. However, you’ll also want to take a look at Chinese customs. While you may be staying…
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How to Learn Mandarin: 5 Top Tips

Are you looking to learn Chinese Mandarin before you get on a plane and enjoy a trip to China?  If so, you’ll be surprised (and pleased) to know that it isn’t going to be as impossible as you’d think. While there are some that may make it sound impossible or very challenging, learning Mandarin is totally do-able and it’s also really beneficial because even a little bit of understanding in…
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How important is English Education in China?

When China’s economy started to open up to the world, so started a desire to learn English, the so-called new global language. Today, English education occupies a key place in China’s overall education system. That is not to say China emphasizes English to the…
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8 Basic Chinese Social Etiquettes You Should Know

The culture in China has been developed over hundreds of years, resulting in countless social etiquette that is only unique to China. A few things that you do without thinking back home may be something that is frowned upon over in China. If you pay attention to how you act…
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8 Popular Chinese Festivals That Every Chinese Celebrates

Traditional Chinese festivals are an essential part of Chinese culture, it’s a way for people to gather together to celebrate their harvests, or show respect for older generations (a big part of Chinese culture). Here are 8 most popular Chinese festivals that every Chinese celebrates (dates all in lunar calendar): 1. Chinese New Year (1st ~ 15th of January)  The biggest festival in the…
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Chinese Food Guide: 7 Must-Try Dishes

Food in China is quite different from what you used to … Most foreigners are taken by a complete surprise by the Chinese food they have in China. They frequented Chinese restaurants in their home cities on the regular, but when they arrive in China, there’s no beef with…
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16 Interesting Chinese Cultural Facts

Before you visit China, knowing a bit about the Chinese culture facts will help you to delve into it further and find more to love about it! Chinese culture is a rich tapestry melded with history from over 5,000 years. It’s no wonder the culture intrigues so many. Here we…
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Chinese Beauty Standards: Comparing to the West

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder — and much like the Evil Queen’s magic mirror said, the fairest of them all usually fits a specific description. Let’s look at some of the female beauty standards of both Chinese and Western society.  Loveliness has shifted across ages, in multiple latitudes. The aspects deemed beautiful now are not identical to ancient views, and they remain…
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