Category: understanding China today
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What happened- China 11/11 2022?
We are 3 weeks past China’s last 11/11 – the massively huge, multi trillion dollar China shopping extravaganza, so let’s see how it went.
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Up in the air
It’s been a fairly busy week for expo’s in China. Most with a hi tech focus. Today we look at the advent of flying cars.
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The Explosion in South West Beijing
Today we are adding a new source to our file and changing our Friday image gallery to an incident in Chinese history worthy of a place in any who dunnit novel list.
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China’s Hidden Beauty
Autumn, in most places, brings out natures beauty. China is no exception. And in the cooler, drier northern China provinces, nature puts on quite a show. We’ll take a quick peek.
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The North Wind Doth Blow –
– and we shalt have snow. What will the poor robin do then? How can dumplings keep your ears warm in winter? These and other vitally important questions will be answered today! Or not.
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Marketing to Chinese Singles
Last Friday we republished a montage of some of our older posts re 11/11. Today we are cheating again with a reprint of an earlier article focused on Chinese singles.
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Seven Rivers of China
Rain, floods, drought and rivers make up a fair amount of the international news from China. Let’s look at those rivers.
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Build your own Jet liner
Welcome back after the long China National Day holiday. Today we are looking at building your own jet liner in just a few easy steps.
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Hangzhou’s newest station
Today we touring again, visiting Hangzhou. Our commentary today is brief, mostly as an explainer to some of the images in the gallery below. So, very quickly: Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province, situated a tad south of Shanghai. If you’re still non the wiser we’d like to refer you back to this wonderful […]
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No Booze Please – we’re Chinese (youth)
Playing today with the title of a wildly successful UK stage production few years + back: “No Sex please, we’re British.” Available free to read on line if so inclined.
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Alibaba’s Maker Festival
Sticking with a Alibaba today to look at their Makers Festival; what it is and does. Our Friday image gallery is more a series of videos as we explore Alibaba’s Maker Festival. The Maker Festival, showcases innovation by Chinese entrepreneurs and the latest Chinese consumption trends. In that aspect, it is a valuable experience for overseas […]
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What is Moon Cake?
Thursday September 8th: London Bridge has fallen. Tomorrow, Saturday 10th September, is Mid Autumn Festival, colloquially known in China as Moon Cake Day. What is that? Read on John!
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2022 Chengdu Auto Show
To day we are taking a closer look at the auto industry in China. Last Friday we looked at the destructive weather currently making life difficult in China. In particular we looked at Sichuan Province and their colossal drought which is impacting not just grain farmers but businesses and home owners, as well. Now we […]
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Water, water everywhere….
For this Friday’s image gallery we’re drawing inspiration from The Ancyent Marinere. If you’re thinking the what, here followeth a quick explanation.
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A Camping Lockdown
Covid has upended lives around the world. Let’s see how some Chinese are camping to circumvent lockdowns.
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Funny Coffee Business in China
As dedicated white tea drinkers, the word coffee rarely passes our lips? Except for today.
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Top China E-com locations
E-commerce is a big driver of China’s economy. Just a few provinces stand out, but where exactly?
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Summer Selling in China
Dependent on where you live, you may know of these as popup stores, car boot sales, fete or jumble sales. Lets look at the China version.
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Who’s coming to the seaside?
Ever wondered what Chinese wear to the beach? We have the answer and photos!
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