The Seven Bamboo Sages (竹林七贤 zhú lín qī xián) took pleasure in alcohol-fueled philosophical debates and musical/poetic expression, secluded in the bamboo forests of northwest Henan. Insiders turned outsiders, they...
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The term “blockbuster” is a bit of a misnomer. Filmmakers setting out to make some deep statement on life or gunning for massive box office returns often meet with disaster….
"You know what kind of nerves are in your feet? The same ones that network into your genitals. Your feet are like a minnow bucket full of sensory neurons, all...
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Over the Halloween weekend, be sure to avoid these four horrifying apparitions that want to suck all your energy, steal all your food or drag you into a watery grave!
Join us for a “textural tour” of autumn, traditionally considered a time of harvest and reflection.
If one is fortunate, there are many hundreds, perhaps over a thousand months, in one’s life. Of these many months, one month in particular is so special that in China…
With so much China misinformation floating around out there, we decided to consult some legal experts and clarify things for our readers. Beware: some of these misconceptions might surprise you!
History books effuse about the sublime glory of the Han, Tang, Ming, <add your favorite here> and the visionary emperors who built incredible palaces. Let’s explore China’s historic capital proliferation…
Dragons. They’re everywhere…and they’re nowhere. Some say Chinese dragons aren’t dragons at all! How does this ancient creature keep clawing back into our 21st Century consciousness?
A mix of generations and cultures in today’s China makes creative endeavors such as team brainstorming all the more interesting. The traditional perception of Chinese being more reserved and Westerners...
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