There are a lot of people who will tell you that Chinese is a very difficult language to learn. Sadly, these people are probably telling the truth – based on their own experiences. This is because many foreigners are taught to learn Chinese exclusively through repetition and memorization. This is usually because they learn from Chinese teachers who as children learnt the language that way. […]
As Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine, international responses were as predictable as ever. Europe and America condemned the Russian aggression, countries which rely on Russia for trade and military hardware – such as Pakistan and India – refused to criticize Moscow, and Russia’s neighbours Armenia, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijani remained quiet despite the war on their doorsteps. China’s response to Russia’s invasion in Ukraine […]
If you wish to succeed at something new, the most important first step is to have a growth mindset. There are a lot of colourful graphics on social media about growth mindsets, many of which suggest that if you believe you can do something, you can. Self belief is an important aspect of having a growth mindset, but if you neglect other essential factors, you’ll […]
It’s been two years since the Covid-19 virus was first detected in the city of Wuhan, eastern China. Since then, the virus has mutated and spread to over 200 countries. Strict lockdowns were introduced in most countries to slow the spread of the virus and many of these countries are now relaxing restrictions as normality slowly returns. Few countries have tackled the virus with such […]
British and Chinese security agencies have long been suspicious of one and other. They regularly accuse each other of undermining national security and interfering in domestic governance. China’s latest barb is among the country’s most novel – a video spoof mocking MI5, British intelligence and spies like ‘James Pond’. The James Bond spoof was broadcast on China’s Xin Hua News Agency, and can also be […]
Over the past twelve months, there has been a surge of interest and investment in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. Cryptocurrency prices have reached new highs, NFTs have been auctioned at Christies and Facebook’s parent company has renamed ‘Meta’. China with its vast technology sector is well positioned to benefit from increased investment in these areas but the country’s vision for cryptocurrencies […]
‘Is Cantonese a language or a dialect?’ If you ask, ‘Is Cantonese a language or a dialect?’ to a group of people in China, you are guaranteed to get a variety of responses and often a heated debate. Some will argue that Mandarin is the official language of China and Cantonese is a regional dialect while others will insist that Cantonese is a language in its […]
One of China’s biggest sporting stars, Peng Shuai, has disappeared after making sexual assault allegations against the country’s former vice premier
Rates of Covid infection in China have been low for a number of months, with an average of 40 new infections per day, well below most countries in Europe and the Americas. As the coronavirus comes under control in its country of origin, it is widely anticipated that China’s leaders will reopen the country to foreign travellers in the coming months. When Beijing gives the […]
In recent months Beijing has been taking a strong stance against popular culture, cracking down on talent shows, regulating fan groups, limiting access to computer games and detaining some of the country’s most popular celebrities. The reasoning behind these measures are not entirely clear, but Beijing’s actions suggest China’s leaders are worried about the growing influence of pop culture. Television Shows Controlling television and radio […]
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