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!

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?

How and when did Christianity enter China?

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?

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.

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?

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.

Through a detailed report of the Zhou Dynasty's history, we discover how the Chinese last name system worked and what has changed over the years and become today's practice.

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice.

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice.

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice. This segment explores a few common family names- their origins, whether they were last or clan names, etc.

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice. This segment looks into the selection of Chinese names. How can one find a good name with strong virtue?

This interesting discussion on the origins of Chinese last names and clan names shows how the tradition has evolved from the matriarchal to the patriarchal practice. This segment continues to explore Chinese names with specific attention on Jia Bao Yu, a character in the Hong Lou Meng movie.