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.
Every art has its own peculiarity and, as an art, paper cutting has its own special way of representing reality through the eyes of the artist who is often observing the world from the most simple and natural point of view.
This Chinese legend sheds light on the origin of the famous saying, "How you treat others is how you will be treated." It involves the famous and influential Chinese philosopher, Mencius, giving sage advice to a king during the Warring States period.
China's air pollution has hit hazardous levels. Beijing has experienced very heavy smog that has affected daily life for its residents.
Meet three underprivileged children from the countryside, all of whom share a love for reading.
How is it possible to stop loving you? Tonight, you should understand, it is difficult to escape fate, just as it is difficult to dissolve love.
One of China's most important teas, Pu'er tea, is introduced in this informative video. Find out how the tea's development was shaped by the unique geographical conditions of the mountainous Yunnan province and the perils of transporting it along the Silk Road.
The conclusion to "A Bite of China" reminds us to appreciate the diversity of the natural world in China and the rich variety of food this provides.
What exactly are the tastes and textures of the Old World and New World wines? Which suit you more? Watch this and find out.
Follow a deep sea fishing voyage from Hainan and learn about the trials and tribulations faced by the crew.
Have you ever wanted to know how to cook the perfect crepe? This video will tell you exactly how to go about it as we see a young university graduate make one on the TV show, "Stars in the Kitchen," and have his friends review it.
The two venture underground into ASC's wine cellar and discuss the best conditions for storing wine. Afterwards, Martin takes Zorro on a journey around the world with three wines from America, Europe and South Africa.
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.
This video shows the care and precision taken in the making of the Grand Buddha grotto statues, ultimately culminating in a stunning example of great artistry.
This story brings alive the Chinese idiom about contentment. It depicts how a small little bird that is not strikingly beautiful stays happy every day.
Want to know how what the differences are between Old World wine and New World wine and how exactly you can differentiate them? Watch this clip.
Sparked by the death of their friend, a group of old men decide to start truly living life by going on a motorcycle trip around Taiwan. But will their frail bodies be up for the challenge?
A Taiwanese woman flies halfway across the world to see her new granddaughter. Unable to speak English and with Chinese medicine that gets confiscated by police, her determination is put to the test.
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