For many westerners the idea of learning Chinese can sound like a near impossibility, a foreign language so far removed from the roots of English and European romantic languages. Beyond the mere fact that the Chinese language differs so dra... View More

Every four years, for thirty-one days, the world comes together to stand alone. If you have watched only one World Cup match this summer you have heard American actor and Visa spokesperson, Morgan Freeman, say that line a hundred times. Imb... View More

The ancient practice of martial arts developed from a primitive need for defensive capabilities among our early ancestors. In order to defend themselves within their hostile environment, they established fundamental strategies that included... View More

China's population is composed largely of the Han ethnic group, with 55 ethnic minorities adding to the countries cultural diversity. Han Chinese account for more than 90% of China's overall population. The nation's 55 ethnic minorities com... View More

With a history of more than 5,000 years, the fundamental principles of traditional Chinese medicine remain prevalent in mainstream medical care throughout East Asia. Although it is considered an alternative form of medicine for western coun... View More

Auspicious numbers play an important role in Chinese culture. The fortune or lack thereof associated with certain numbers is derived from the word that each number sounds like within the spoken Chinese language. Although it is believed by m... View More