Society & Culture
Society & Culture
Going To The Toilet In China (And Toilet Terms You Should Know)
Definitely not a how-to guide on using the famous or infamous Chinese toilets. Toilet stories in China. Toilet terms you should know.
Old Man Or Little Girl: Who Is More Shameless?
Rules in riding the public transportation: 1. Take the initiative when paying your fare. 2. Give up your seat to the elderly, weak, and/or pregnant. But what happens when rude people take the bus or metro?
What Is “Laowai” To A Chinese?
The Internet is filled with opinions if the term “laowai” is degoratory or not. I doubt this will end the discussion, but I asked the Chinese instead on what they think of the word “laowai”; since the word came from them anyway.
Why The Chinese Do Better In Standardized Exams
Are Chinese robots? Relating experiences from the World Cup and the Shanghai World Expo.
The World Expo And The Chinese Homecoming
Do you see the World Expo as a homecoming for the overseas Chinese? Hillary Clinton shares some points on Chinese-Americans during her visit to the Shanghai World Expo.
Chinese Characteristics: What Are They Anyway?
What makes something Chinese? How are Chinese characteristics viewed outside China? Is there even such a thing as a specific Chinese characteristic?
World Expo: Transforming China From Hard To Soft Power
Is the World Expo changing China? An observation from South Korean President Lee Myung- bak offers a lot of insights.
Qingming Jie: Clutching On To A Lost Tradition?
Have traditions associated with Tomb-Sweeping Festival started waning from the cultural consciousness of the Chinese younger generation?
Are you or your Chinese friends 小资 (xiaozi)? (quiz)
The slang term 小资 (xiaozi) originates from the Marxist term petty bourgeoisie, but means “yuppie” or “hipster” in today’s China. We’ve developed a 20 question quiz to tell if you or your Chinese friends are xiaozi. See if you agree with us.
Acosta: The Desert Spring
C. Custer of ChinaGeeks translates a post by popular Chinese blogger Acosta that offers some insight into the way young Chinese view spending, sacrifice, and success.
“In China, My name is…”: Chinese People & English Names
Valerie Blanco and Ellen Feberwee, both Dutch, have compiled an impressive book sharing the stories and reasons behind the names Chinese people give themselves. How does one explain “Creamy?”
Quote: Kelly Hammond on Pepsi for China
Quote: Andy Keller on the CCP
