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China is now an economic superpower, setting off a "Chinese Fever" that is now spreading all over the world.

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It is becoming an increasing trend for schools to offer Chinese programs. Why are so many people turning to Chinese?

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Martin and Zorro continue their exploration of red wine with a blind tasting session at The Wine Residence.

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If you are still wondering how to choose a wine that suits you best, do check out this clip.

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In this episode of, “The Connoisseur,” we get into the finer points of white wine tasting. Learn about the different wine-related vocabulary you’ll need to describe your white wines with the utmost sophistication and accuracy .

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In the conclusion to “The Connoisseur's" series on white wine, find out if our host was able to correctly match the wines to their descriptions. While you’re at it, learn even more about white wine and white wine culture.

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Marriage isn’t always about two people tying the knot. Sometimes, marriage is about the perfect pairing of food with wine. Here you’ll find a brief introduction into the art of picking the right wine for the right food.

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How exactly do you know which kinds of wines should be paired with which dishes? From Cabernets to Pinot Noirs, it’s not always so simple. In this video, learn about which wines were meant to go with which flavors and how to pair them properly.

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Did you know even pigeon meat has a wine that goes well with it? In this video, learn about the intricacies of pairing wines with Western dishes and how master chefs themselves bring flavors together.

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Everyone likes desserts and most people like wine. Well, there's more to dessert than you may know. In this video, wet your palate with language about desserts, wines and dessert wines.

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In the conclusion to The Connoisseur’s "Desserts and Liqueurs” series, get ready to see these savory pairings in action. Your mouth will certainly be watering after all the tasty language you’ll learn from this video.

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What exactly are the tastes and textures of the Old World and New World wines? Which suit you more? Watch this and find out.

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Wine and beauty!Watch how Zorro and Martin impress the ladies in this episode!

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