Experts explain what foods can help us keep warm in the winter and which may cause excessive heat.

Why doesn't China have a film rating system similar to the United States or other countries?

Chinese wontons are the centerpiece of many Chinese meals. History and geography have given the wonton many different names and styles. Learn about them all in this video!

Companies offering private cars and carpooling options are posing a very real threat to the taxi industry.

Li Yin Fei and Li Ding perform their crosstalk act the Spring Festival Gala.

Chinese vlogger Alex kicks off the Christmas season with her Christmas gift list.

People often say that we should not judge a person by his or her appearance, but what is the real definition of beautiful?

How and when did Christianity enter China?

If makeup is so important, why do we learn it ourselves?

It's not enough just to do your makeup these days, apparently.

How much makeup does it take for a five-minute set on stage?

Xiaolu isn't buying into the ad campaigns when it comes to skincare.

Why should the responsibility to look youthful fall squarely on women?

Xiaolu explains why you shouldn't have to hide the truth about your age.

When do women start becoming afraid to admit their true age?

What would Quark say?

Mr. Luo interviews for an assistant.

What is truly important when selecting a tea?

What is Wuyi Rock Tea and where does it come from?

How did the different varieties of teas in the Wuyi Mountain come to be?

What are some of the lesser-known varieties that come from mid-season shrub tea trees?

How do tea producers distinguish between the many varieties of tea produced on Wuyi Mountain?

What are the initial processes of making rock tea?

What is charcoal roasting?

What makes rock tea authentic?

Why was fully-fired charcoal roasting so important?

Not surprisingly, the taste and quality of teas from different areas of the mountain differ greatly.

When is high heat required when roasting teas?

The story behind this idiom about deception comes from one of the most famous and fabled chapters in Chinese history, the much-dramatized rivalry between Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. After both generals helped to bring down the Qin Dynasty, Xiang Yu divided China into 18 kingdoms, taking vast, fertile territory for himself and giving Liu Bang remote, mountainous land.

What are the origins of International Workers' Day (Labor Day)?

When did China start celebrating Labor Day?

Dedication is the key to being a good worker.

Like the secret to performing tai chi, to reach a state in which troubles are a thing of our past, we must forget everything including our material worth and troubles and become one with nature.

The judges of The Voice of China stand together in support of the Laoqiang music group from Huayin.

Learn about the Chinese naming system and some of the issues concerning names that are being encountered today.

Learn about the Chinese naming system: there's a method to the madness!

The Chinese naming system is very complex. It follows precise rules, stating the differences between a person's last name, given name and courtesy name. In particular, the difference between the last two is strictly connected with the rituals that used to bring a child from childhood into adulthood in ancient China.

Chinese last names worked in a different way in the past than they do now. Chinese children used to get their mother's last name. That is because Chinese ancient society was matriarchal and divided into clans.