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The Worldwide Wire of Wisdom: Learning Chinese Through the InternetThe study of the Chinese language in the West, especially in the United States, has definitely taken off as of late. However, the shortage of qualified teachers means that there is still much to do... |
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Economic Paradigm ShiftsAn interesting component of China's economic posture is that it actually gives it the opportunity to benefit from economic slowdowns in the US... |
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The Chinese Year of the Rat: What is your Animal Symbol?The Year 2008 in the Chinese calendar is The Year of the Rat. For those born in the Years of the Rat, you are lucky–this will be an enjoyable and prosperous year! To understand Chinese animal signs... |
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Chinese Money
Cultural Elements of the CURSE
Mandarin Beauty
Currency Exchange
Xin Jiang Travelogue
Chinese Wedding
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How Well Do You Know Beijing?
China's Rare Animals
Calendar 2008
Chinese Festivals and Holidays
China's Most Beautiful Places
Christmas in China
Make a Phone Call in Chinese
The Way We Remember Mao
Poems of Mao Zedong
Chinese Drinking Culture
Chinese Signs
- 城管执法(chéng guǎn zhí fǎ)
- 东方新天地(the Malls at Oriental Plaza)
- 肯德基(KFC)VS永和大王(YongHe)
- 王府井小吃街(WangFuJing Snack Street)
- 麻辣诱惑(má là yòu huò)
- 民族大世界(mín zú dà shì jiè)
- 白色路牌和绿色路牌(White Signs & Green Signs)
- 重庆火锅(Chongqing Hotpot)
- 西单购物中心(Xidan Shopping Centre)
- 地坛(the Temple of Earth)
- 老北京冰糖葫芦lǎo běi jīng bīng táng hú lu
- 东来顺dōng lái shùn
- 成人保健(Sex Shop)
- 全聚德烤鸭店Quanjude roast duck restaurant
- 星巴克咖啡Starbucks Cafe
- 外文书店Foreign Languages Bookstore
- 东田造型Tony Studio
- 数字北京信息亭(Digital Information Booths of Beijing)
- Popular Word"和谐"(Harmonious)
- 爱我西城,保护环境(I Love Xicheng, Protect Our Environment)
- 卫生间(Restrooms)
- 青年旅舍(Youth Hostels)
- 北京厂甸庙会(Beijing Chǎng Diàn Temple Fair)
- 粥(Congee)
- 薇薇新娘"Wēi Wēi" Bride
