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A magazine about Chinese society, culture, history, arts, language, and more. China is a story—we tell it. Use #theworldofchinese to share your China story!
Beijing, China
Joined September 2010
Overworked, underappreciated, and facing high-demand parents, China’s teachers are leaving the profession in droves. This #WorldTeachersDay, learn more about the challenges Chinese #teachers are facing: https://t.co/DhevjKZ5Pu
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Facing more bureaucratic formalities, overwork, and dwindling respect, many of China’s teachers are leaving the profession for good
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Happy #MidAutumnFestival! 🥮🐇🌕 From the legend of the Jade Rabbit on the moon during the Tang dynasty to the rise of mooncakes in the Song dynasty, the Mid-Autumn Festival remains one of #China’s most cherished holidays. Although it didn’t become an official national holiday
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Did you know GSPs are natural swimmers? They’re born to dive into life’s adventures 🌊🐾.
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What’s the latest Chinese #Microdramas or 短剧 (duǎnjù) that you’ve watched? 📺 Taking the country by storm, the usually less-than-10-minute-per-episode drama has become one of China’s most absurd yet addictive forms of entertainment. Catch up on the latest slang straight from
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Are you traveling “special forces style (特种兵式旅游)” or “flower viewing from horseback (走马观花)”? 🗺️ This National Week, try using these trendy travel-related Chinese #idioms. Start practicing below! https://t.co/fWqfxXcVLo
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Learn these Chinese idioms, or “chengyu,” about distinctive travel styles
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How has #ChatGPT impacted the Chinese translation industry? 🤖 📝 We sat down with 4️⃣ #translators and professional interpreters to get their insights on the future of the rapidly evolving industry: Join the discussion, below: #TranslationDay
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Four translators and interpreters talk about the impact new technologies like generative AI are having on their work, and ask: Will chatGPT kill the Chinese translation industry?
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Did #Confucius really say “Women and small men are hard to deal with (唯女子与小人难养也 )?” 💬 For #ConfuciusDay, we've compiled a short list of the most commonly misused and misinterpreted lines attributed to the great Chinese thinker. Learn more: https://t.co/QQ5Ema7MvM
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Discover the many Confucius quotes that have been wrongly attributed to the great philosopher, or simply misinterpreted by modern society
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#Nanjing, once the Ming dynasty capital, had its own dialect, #Nankinese, which served as “standard” Chinese until the Qing dynasty, when the Beijing variant became the official language. Test your Nankinese listening skills below: #FangyanFriday
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Nanjing dialect was once the gold standard of Chinese language
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Today, only a handful of the over 70 print #comic magazines are still in production, with most having been replaced by new online comics that release hundreds of thousands of titles on apps such as Tencent and Bilibili each year. New regulations on published content, stressful
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Bitcoin isn’t hype. It’s hard money. Learn why it has lasting value in our series with @BitcoinMagazine 👇
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Modern parents may wonder whether to push their children toward excellence or allow them a simpler, happier childhood. Yet this is hardly a new question. Throughout Chinese history, the role and treatment of children have been central to philosophical debate: should one
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Home of the Chinese philosopher #Confucius, #Qufu, in Shandong province, is often dubbed as the “Holy City of the East (东方圣城).” 📜 12 Chinese emperors once made imperial visits to Qufu. Now, millions of students visit each year in search of wisdom. https://t.co/5f0LeI6d84
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China’s first female flight attendants, dubbed “Red Air Hostesses,” joined the Air Force in 1955, serving leaders on early diplomatic trips. The job later became prestigious, but as air travel grew common, its glamour waned. Today, many flight attendants speak out for better
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Schools in China are embracing various forms of practical education, from cooking, household chores, to farming and traditional handicrafts. Check out these young chefs below! 🧑🏻🍳 https://t.co/xd4UfUo9aq
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Most feared Chinese pirate? 🏴☠️ Commanding a fleet of over 17,000 men, Zheng Yi Sao became one of China’s most formidable pirates in the early 1800s, raiding China’s southern provinces while defeating the Qing navy. Find out more about China’s #pirate queen:
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Though wrestling leagues such as WWE are popular in the US, pro wrestling is still an unfamiliar spectacle in China. Yet, @MiddleKingdomWrestling, founded in 2015, is stepping up to fill this void. Join TWOC behind the scenes to learn how scripted fighting is gaining traction
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"Well, there could be firings and that's their fault. We could cut projects they wanted, favorite projects, and they'd be permanently cut." Tomorrow at 5 PM EST: OAN White House Correspondent @baldwin_daniel_ sits down with President Trump for an exclusive interview. Tune in
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“A mall should be somewhere people want to spend time—even if they don’t buy anything.” 🛒 With online shopping now the norm, Chinese #shopping malls are adopting new strategies to stay relevant. From transforming into community hubs to nostalgic sanctuaries, learn how Chinese
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What does it take to create a video games that resonate with the Western market? In Part 1 of our podcast hosted by @Aladin_F, we sit down with industry professionals to discuss what Chinese developers need to do to succeed in overseas markets. #VideoGamesDay
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China’s urban residential buildings are beginning to show signs of cracking.🏚️ Poor-quality construction and lack of management are just a couple of problems #China’s residential properties are dealing with. Learn how China plans to solve the problems facing potentially 940
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Gong Yaokun has had two passions for as long as he could remember: English and travel. Then the pandemic hit in 2020. Sitting at home with no job and no income, he took a chance #teaching #English to senior Chinese citizens. Watch what happened: #TeacherDay 🧑🏻🏫
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Did you watch the #BloodMoon last weekend? 🌕 Ancient Chinese coined many moon-related idioms, including “Outshining the moon and putting flowers to shame,” or 闭月羞花, to praise a woman’s beauty. Pick up more lunar-related idioms, here: #learnChinese
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Romantic Mid-Autumn sayings about the moon
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