Intermediate | National Day

Even if you're able to find an agent from a reliable real estate company to help you find the apartment of your dreams in China, you're still going to be confronted with a massive block of Chinese at the end of the process: the lease. Needless to say, it will probably take you a ...  Show more

Ah, meeting people online... there was a time when such matters were routinely lied about, or only uttered in shameful whispers. We're way past that now, though. The topic has become which dating sites are the best, and the shame has been left behind in the dusty corner with all ...  Show more

October 1st is "National Day" in the PRC, a holiday celebrating the founding of the nation. For the average Joe, this has a very important implication: vacation! In this lesson, learn how official holidays are announced, as well as some of their unfortunate drawbacks. Episode lin ...  Show more

In the traditional Chinese philosophy of governance, the people are considered the foundation of the country. Only when the people prosper can the country prosper. This is classic Chinese wisdom and has become part of the governance philosophy of the Chinese government in modern ...  Show more

Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Japan’s parliament has formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister. The Israeli military says it has begun a limited ground operation against Hezbollah in southern Lebano ...  Show more

Today, Wednesday, November 9...11/9...2016, is a VERY special day in the US. It is not only the "reverse" of 9/11, it is the day that the "government as normal" cycle has been interrupted by the election of a non-politician as US president. Whether you like him or not, it doesn't ...  Show more