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Chinese culture and social phenomena explained, from the “Beijing belly” to why Sichuan people love spicy food.

Chinese culture and social phenomena explained, from the “Beijing belly” to why Sichuan people love spicy food.

The Chinese calendar is the world’s oldest almanac
CultureNov 27, 2020
How China’s ‘professional shoppers’ get luxury goods for cheap
CultureOct 08, 2020
The science behind salted duck eggs
FoodOct 05, 2020
Is stovetop rice better than rice cooker rice?
FoodSep 25, 2020
Why Chinese students rank so highly in math
CultureAug 11, 2020
Inside the round houses where Mulan (didn’t) live
CultureJul 06, 2020
Why is the concept of money so ingrained in Chinese culture?
CultureJun 26, 2020
The controversial history behind China’s ‘Black Person Toothpaste’ brand
IdentityJun 19, 2020
China’s rich vegan meat culture goes back 1,000 years
FoodJun 15, 2020
The chemical reaction that makes century eggs black
FoodJun 03, 2020