Gains and Losses as China changes 2000-2016, through an American eye
The following article was written by Dodie Johnston, an American Licensed Educational Psychologist, who worked in public elementary schools prior to teaching in China. “Hundreds of Japanese and...
View ArticleChinese Food and Colour
The ancient Chinese divided all things on the Earth into the five elements – fire, wood, earth, metal and water – to describe their characteristics. The fundamental TCM book ‘Huang Di Nei Jing 黄帝内经’ or...
View Article‘Three Chinese cultural lessons for the ignorant West’
The following is an article published by South China Morning Post ( 1 September, 2017) under the title ‘Learning from China: three lessons for the ignorant West‘. Dave Bromwich (NZCFS National...
View ArticleAbout WeChat
It’s hard to imagine life in modern China without WeChat. The app is just one of many examples of how China is leading the world in software development. While most people would have heard about...
View ArticleWhy not learn Chinese?
Mandarin is the main language of China. it’s also spoken in Hong Kong (China), Macao (China), Malaysia, Singapore and Chinese communities in many countries around the world. The number of mother-tongue...
View ArticleChinese Breakfasts
Chinese Breakfasts Breakfast dishes in China widely differ from region to region. Chinese people usually eat soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks, steamed buns, tofu pudding, wheat noodles, or rice...
View ArticleExciting changes planned for JingJinJi
During my most recent trip to Beijing I was fascinated by a visit to the City Planning Department and their ambitious plans for urban rejuvenation, not only for Beijing City but the surrounding...
View ArticleThe Year of the Dog
The Chinese calendar is based on the movements of the moon and is linked to the Chinese zodiac – 12 animals all ascribed to a new year. No one knows the exact date as of when the zodiac was essentially...
View ArticleThe Chinese New Year 2018
The Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dog – will officially begin on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. For those of us who are more familiar with the Gregorian calendar the...
View ArticleAsian Influence in the Pacific #1
Hi members your President took a trip to Raro Tonga and Aitutaki Island over the New Year. While browsing in the Raro bookshop I found an interesting book entitled “Asia in the Pacific Islands:...
View ArticleWhere Can You Find the Oldest Civilisations in the World?
Did you know that one of the earliest civilisations in China was thought to have formed around 7,000 BCE? One of the earliest samples of writing was created the Jiahu people as well as some aspects...
View ArticleBeijing International Friendship Forum for City Planning
Beijing Youxie would like to invite three delegates to attend the Beijing International Friendship Forum for City Planning. They are looking for one or two representatives from the NZCFS and up to two...
View ArticleScholarship Opportunity at the Shanghai Ocean University
For your information, I attach again the flyer which we were sent, along with the details: Application deadline : March 15, 2018 Program duration : April 23 – October 19, 2018 Prospective Student: –...
View ArticleLive Music in Beautiful Beijing
Photo by Bruno Cerbera Beijing is a city that is growing and thriving with new music. Over the past 20 years, the music scene has exploded, and there are some amazing acts at live venues all over the...
View ArticleU.S. politicians get China in Africa all wrong
In Washington, Republicans and Democrats generally look at China as a new imperial power in Africa: bad news for Africans. But is this really the case? Just before his visit to Africa last month,...
View ArticleDavid Brophy reviews ‘Silent Invasion: China’s Influence in Australia’ by...
This review gives some idea of what Anne-Marie Brodie is involved in, and complements our own critique of non-critical judgements posing as academic research . Brophy has an interesting point...
View ArticleHan Dynasty Terracotta soldiers
We all know of the Terracotta soldier in Xi’an, the guardians of Qin Shihuang’s tomb 秦兵马俑. But what about Han dynasty terracotta soldiers 韩兵马俑? Liu Bang formed a peasant army which overthrew the short...
View ArticleThoughts and Prayers for Christchurch
A letter from Li Xiaolin of The Chinese People’s Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries on the Christchurch shooting. Our thoughts and prayers to all involved. Click here to view the letter.
View ArticleTop Coffee Shops to Visit in Beijing
Top Coffee Shops to Visit in Beijing If you thought all the very best coffee in China was imported, think again! According to the International Coffee Organization, coffee production in China grew by...
View ArticleTips For Hiking The Great Wall Of China
Every year more than 10 million people flock to the Great Wall of China to bask in its glory. While there are various restored sections of the wall that you can visit without having to walk long...
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