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 […]
The Euro 2020 football championship reaches its zenith this weekend with the final between England and Italy. After a one year delay to this competition, fans around the world have jubilantly celebrated the return of international football played in front of thousands of spectators. China’s football fans have been particularly excited to celebrate the Euro Football Championship and analyst expect over 50 million Chinese fans […]
This week a Russian translator and part-time model realised his dream by finally being voted off a Chinese reality television show. Vladislav Ivanov, from Vladivostok, Russia, joined the reality TV show, ‘Produce Camp 2021’ in January. Since then, he has been kept from leaving the show by viewers continually voting for him, despite his lack of enthusiasm for the contests. Following his exit from the […]
China is a fascinating country with a rich culture and a long history. As China takes an increasingly important role on the world stage, more and more people are interested in better understanding the country, the people and the culture. So what is the best way to gain a deeper understanding of China? Listed below are five tips for better understanding China, but before you […]
In recent years, adventure activities and extreme sports have become increasingly popular across China. Alongside diving, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, skateboarding and mountain biking, climbing is proving a big hit with Chinese looking for an adrenaline fix. There are over 500 indoor climbing walls in cities across China, and government departments are encouraging all major cities to develop indoor climbing facilities. Each year there are dozens […]
Mooncake Festival Falling on the 15th day of the 8th month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival is the second grandest festival in China after the Chinese New Year. On the festival day, family members gather to appreciate the bright full moon, tell stories of the moon to the children, eat moon cakes, and express love toward family members and friends who […]
In China, younger generations have enthusiastically adopted a number of western festivals, including Thanksgiving, Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day, much to the annoyance of traditionalists who fret over the Westernisation of Chinese culture. What is interesting about China’s adoption of February 14 Valentine’s Day is that China already has special days which celebrate love and romance. In fact, Chinese couples are now able to confess their undying […]
UPDATED – 28 JAN 2020 Coronavirus outbreak, has now claimed a total of 106 lives, infected over 4,529 people in China and spread to 13 countries. Wuhan, the city where the virus originated, has been in lockdown since 23 January 2020. Some of the Domino Chinese students, inclduig Daniel who was interviewed by the BBC, are among the millions affected by travel restrictions which have […]
Without a doubt, one of the highlights of any trip to China is the opportunity to sample authentic Chinese cuisine. In fact, there is so much great food to choose from the biggest problem you’ll have (besides overeating and putting on weight) is deciding which of the country’s mouthwatering dishes you should try. Fortunately for those looking to sample the very best of authentic Chinese […]
For many of the 900,000 expats living in China , the upcoming Christmas and New Year holidays are a time to take a well-deserved break, catch up with loved-ones and enjoy some traditional festivities. But how popular is Christmas in China? How is this most western of festivals celebrated? And where in China is the best place to get in the festive mood? Well firstly, Christmas is […]
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