The growing strength of China as an economic superpower is both a source of awe and concern for other countries.

Professor Cecilia Lindqvist sets out to understand Chinese people through Chinese characters.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Chinese made the voyage across the Western Pacific. But, why was the feat not acknowledged in history?

The quest to discover Asia did not stop with Columbus. What has drawn other countries to China?

The popularity of Christianity came to a peak during Matteo Ricci's time in China, but after his death, the Qing Dynasty vehemently opposed its practice in China.

Zamenhof had a plan to create a world language, an ambitious plan thwarted by the innate quality of language itself.

In 1870, Horace Carpentier hired a loyal servant from China named Dean Lung who would eventually come to teach him a lesson in loyalty and devotion rooted in Chinese culture.

Dean Lung, believing more people should understand China, made a great contribution to Columbia University.

What does typography mean to you? Why is it important?

Designing a new font is extremely difficult, especially since there are thousands of characters in the Chinese language.

Innovation of a writing system occurs by creating a better version of what already exists, which is always related to one's national heritage.

Ever wonder what the origins of the Qingming Festival are? This video explains the stories and significance of the traditional holiday and the many ways it is celebrated.

Qingming Festival is an opportunity for celebrants to remember and honor their ancestors or loved ones at their graves.

Cherish what you have now so that you will not regret it later.

The first part of Dashan’s joke about a county chief trying to hide his lack of penmanship at a calligraphy exhibition.

Dashan continues the amusing story of County Chief Hu Bu Zi and his farcical attempt to conceal that he is a fraud.

Dashan continues his comedic sketch about "calligrapher," Hu Bu Zi.

Canadian Mark Henry Rowswell is perhaps the most famous foreigner in China. He talks to talk show host, Chen Luyu, about his life and remarkable career in China as xiangsheng (a traditional form of "crosstalk" comedy) performer and cultural ambassador, Dashan.

Dashan talks about when he first came to China and reveals that even he once struggled to master the language.

How did Dashan get his big break? See that first CCTV skit that made him famous.

Dashan talks about the moment he realized he was a household name in China, while old friends and xiangsheng legends Jiang Kun and Ding Guangqun reveal what makes the Canadian such a special talent.

One of Dashan's xiangsheng teachers shares his feelings about his foreign "grandson."

He was at Beida and performed a skit on CCTV. Did a lot of girls like him back then? Pry into Dashan's personal life and... is Zhang Kai Li really his wife?

How does Dashan feel about China?
How is his life with his family?