Category Archives: General

General category for all other posts not related to Chinese culture or learning Chinese Mandarin

The Arrival of Spring and Chinese Traditions

Posted on 10/04/2025 by jeff

As the chill of winter fades and spring begins to bloom, Chinese culture celebrates not only the season’s arrival but also the renewal it brings. Among the most significant events of this time is the Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day), held each … Continue reading →

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What you need to know about China’s more popular websites

Posted on 07/10/2023 by jeff

Here are some interesting facts on the Chinese Internet: The Chinese government tightly controls the Internet, and many websites that are popular in other countries are blocked in China. For example, Google, Facebook, and Twitter are all blocked in China. … Continue reading →

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The 4th of June: Remembering the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Posted on 21/06/2019 by jeff

Coincidentally as I started writing this editorial, it was the 4th of June. The Tiananmen Square massacre 30 years ago. It is somewhat linked to the story of ACCS. As I write this editorial now, the picture of a man … Continue reading →

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