This entertaining and informative video on the Chinese obsession with gift-giving reveals a lot about contemporary Chinese social and political issues (covering everything from social competition to corrupt officials) and also delves into the ancient origins of this long-running practice.
Acupuncturist Mr. He only needs to insert a needle into one spot to treat a case of knee joint pain. Where will it be?
This video introduces another acupoint, the "Chungwan," further supporting the principle that "All it takes is one needle."
What mysteries lie in a simple 100 RMB note?
A renowned director points out details we don't usually notice in something we use every day.
A simple, almost weightless 100 RMB note carries an abundance of meaning.
What are Jiang Xun's fans like?
Can we teach beauty?
Has knowledge taken away our perception of beauty?
Liu Yong further explains the intricacies of his painting, "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple."
Taiwanese opera and the Longshan Temple are early symbols of Taiwanese culture.
Liu Yong's "Lantern Festival at Longshan Temple" tells a multitude of stories simultaneously.
It's the people that make history.
The "Heart Sutra" is written in ancient language and contains passages that are difficult for the average reader to understand.
This video examines four famous characters from the "Heart Sutra": "Se Ji Shi Kong."
The "Heart Sutra" encourages one to embrace and adapt to change.
Poetry is a great example of the reserved and cryptic manner in which many Chinese people tend to express themselves.
Yuan Zheng was a well-known poet during the Tang Dynasty. His most famous poem is the mourning poem he wrote for his wife.
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