Blog Category - Chinese Culture

Mandarin Monday: Tricky Headlines That Blame Victims Rather Than Criminals
More than any other grammatical obstacle, my friends who have studied Chinese always seem to stumble on passive tone.
Will Quxiaomian become the next Luckin Coffee In The Noodle World?
The same group of people behind Luckin Coffee are pushing their concepts into restaurant territory.
Black & Tan: Reflections on Living as a Person of Color in Beijing
I loved many aspects of living and working in China, however, being black in China was a complex experience.
What Should We Call These Beijing Subway Stations?
Ever feel like some of the names of subway stations in Beijing can be a little too wordy?
The Bumpy Last Mile: Pet Interment and Its Issues in China
Where shall we place your soul and our memories, my dear pet?
Don't End Up a Lightbulb by Mastering These 10 Three-Character Chinese Idioms
Learning Chinese can be a real pain in the pigu. 
Creatures of Chinese Folklore and Their Foreign Doppelgängers
First time meeting these Chinese ghosts? Don't be shy! You probably already know their overseas relatives...  
Will Young People Even Care About the KTV Banned Song List?
By now, you may have heard that China is cracking down on KTV songs with a list of banned songs to be unveiled on National Day, Oct 1.
Douyin Dive: Watch a Video Each Day, Treat Your Body in the Right Way
Next time you can educate your parents why green beans won't save you from cancer and eating sour food won't guarantee them to have a grandson
It's Ghost Month, Time to Get Scared Sh***less
It's Ghost Month again and we're checking in with the organizer of Beijing's Haunted Walking Tours, Jim Nobles  
Founder Ilya on Culture Yard's Building Closing Shop, Moving Online
Culture Yard has announced that they will have to close their physical space in the hutongs.
How One Artist’s Brush With Acupuncture Made Painting Possible Again
Juan Manuel Delgado swears by acupuncture and credits the therapy with allowing him to walk again.
Beijing Lights: What are we busy for?
Who lives behind those endless walls of apartment windows? These interviews take a small, but meaningful look.
Learn Chinese with Four Great Classic Novels in Cartoon
These are considered must-read texts for scholars, and really anyone that is interested in better understanding Chinese culture and language.
Local Gem: Stinky Yet Tasty, The Temptation of Smelly Snail Noodles And Why I Fell For It
Do you dare step foot in a smelly snail rice noodle place?