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Feb 25, 2013 Comments(7)
A recent article emerged in the Chinese media highlighting an alarming increase of divorce rates in the country. We look at the results of a recent survey to see whether or not China’s marriage institution is in crisis. ... Read More>>
Mar 31, 2013 Comments(6)
“Temporary wives”—the phenomenon whereby many migrant workers separated from their families for long periods of times break the rules of marriage and find second wives during their time away from home—is becoming increasingly prevalent in China. ... Read More>>
Jan 14, 2013 Comments(7)
Stress from daily life, trouble sleeping and low sexual satisfaction – according to a recent survey conducted by the Chinese Medical Association and the Chinese Hospital Association, these three issues affect a majority of urban white-collar Chinese. ... Read More>>
Apr 09, 2014 Comments(8)
China can be a treasure trove of opportunities and experiences. No-one knows that better than Tom Carter, editor of “Unsavory Elements” – an anthology of vivid stories and essays by various writers. In this exclusive interview, we grilled him with ten ...... Read More>>
Jan 05, 2013 Comments(18)
While most of the people you’ll see on the metro slip by unnoticed, a select few leave quite an impression. Day after day, witnessing them commit the same deplorable act for the umpteenth time… even the most well-mannered person cannot help but create ...... Read More>>
Oct 09, 2014 Comments(9)
This article, translated from sohu.com attempts to analyse foreigners’ attitudes to Chinese cinema through a survey conducted online. ... Read More>>
Jul 22, 2014 Comments(14)
On July 11, Rui Chenggang, a well-known television presenter at CCTV, was arrested moments before he was due to present his daily business program. Now, prominent scholar Wang Sixiang has stepped up to criticize Rui, outlining four disgraceful incidents ...... Read More>>
May 12, 2014 Comments(2)
Anecdotal evidence seems to point to the death of Weibo by WeChat. Quite a number of Chinese friends have remarked that they hardly use Weibo now that they have WeChat. But surely the Middle Kingdom has room enough for both? ... Read More>>
Oct 24, 2012 Comments(6)
According to a recent report by a worldwide business group, China’s workers are the most “stressed-out” in the world, stemming from the national economic situation and leading to some intense psychological issues. ... Read More>>
Dec 18, 2014 Comments(10)
This article, translated from Wenxuecity.com is a survey that shows Western views on China as a global power. The data is compiled from a survey taken by the Global Times and shows that China is increasingly being recognized as growing international ...... Read More>>
Jul 23, 2013
Li Tianyi, who is the son of a famous military singer, has recently been detained in Beijing on suspicion of participating in a gang rape after a night out. On July 16, a Tsinghua professor defended Li in a controversial Weibo post. ... Read More>>
Aug 21, 2014 Comments(23)
The following article was translated from a blog that appeared on popular Chinese portal site ifeng.com and explores the reasons for Putin’s immense popularity in China and why Obama’s rhetoric is increasingly breeding mistrust amongst the Chinese people. ... Read More>>
Mar 25, 2014 Comments(19)
Russia annexing of Crimea has caught the attention of the world and many netizens are wondering whether China side with the US or Russia? Results of a recent opinion poll show overwhelming support for China’s northern neighbor. ... Read More>>
Feb 20, 2017 Comments(8)
A few foreigners discuss how living in China has changed them. ... Read More>>
Jul 30, 2013 Comments(17)
The Pew Research Center recently undertook a survey which showed that a surprising amount of people believed that China would overtake America as the world’s number one superpower. Despite this however, America still retains higher credibility among much ...... Read More>>
Aug 09, 2012 Comments(5)
Photo: ibtimes.com The Answers section has been up and running for over a year already, and has seen expats from all over China sharing their experiences. We've gathered five of their questions, and five corresponding answers, revolving around the topic of ...... Read More>>
May 20, 2014 Comments(2)
China’s universities have gone from strength to strength and are looking to keep doing so in order to gain international recognition. In this translated article we look at a recent study ranking over 700 of the nation’s top tertiary institutions. ... Read More>>
Feb 06, 2017 Comments(6)
Relatives setting up Chinese singles on blind dates has become commonplace during the Spring Festival Holiday, but many singles aren’t necessarily comfortable with the prospect. ... Read More>>
Mar 13, 2017 Comments(6)
A recent poll shows American tensions are high with Russia, however feelings about China are fairly positive. ... Read More>>
Oct 21, 2013 Comments(12)
Foreigners have come to China for various purposes: to study, to work or even to find love. But most will quickly find that the country itself is an intense classroom. This article draws on the experience of a number of foreigners in China who share their ...... Read More>>
Sep 10, 2013 Comments(5)
Marred by the lack of one central ministry to handle all immigration matters and the fact that green card requirements are so restrictive, it seems that China’s a long way off from becoming a truly international country like the United States or Britain. ... Read More>>
Apr 04, 2011 Comments(4)
Photo: puuikibeach In a land known for tea, more and more people are now looking for a cup of joe. Although originally introduced into this country in the late nineteenth century, coffee is just now experiencing a period of unprecedented consumption ...... Read More>>
Feb 23, 2017 Comments(7)
Chinese manufactured goods used to be considered sub-par when compared with imports. However, this line of thinking could become a thing of the past as more Chinese gain faith in stuff made at home. ... Read More>>
Nov 26, 2013 Comments(17)
While Chinese may pride themselves on being a hard-working people, a recently published Gallup suggests a less optimistic view as experts explain that “hard-working” is not the same as “dedicated”.... Read More>>
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