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Four Americans try Chinese liquor for the first time
What happens when you mix four Americans and three Chinese liquors? To answer that, three CGTN America employees took an an epicurean cocktail tour of three Chinese liquors, guided by bar manager Robin Miller at Casa Luca restaurant. All four were new to the spirits.
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Photo Gallery: Chinese zodiac coins
Every Lunar New Year, the People’s Bank of China (PBC) releases a zodiac gold coin. In Chinese astrology theory, the calendar has a 12-year cycle, and each year is represented by an animal, beginning with the Year of Goat and ending with the Year of Horse.
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Business (card) culture in China
However slight the variation, business in China has its own style. Since the details create the big picture, we decided to look at how someone in China would exchange a business card and compare it with a more Western style.
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Quick tips to feng shui your home and office
The ancient Chinese practice of 风水 (feng shui) is used to align a person’s energy and surroundings in harmony and boost prosperity. Literally translated as “wind and water”, “feng” represents vigor and energy, while “shui”, represents changes.
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Chinese food in the United States
There are more Chinese restaurants in the United States than locations for the fast food giant McDonald’s. But if you’re looking for authentic Chinese food, the equation changes.
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Think you know what Chinese zodiac sign you are? Think again
CCTV America created this personality test for you to see if you actually embody the characteristics of your Chinese zodiac animal. Take this poll — the results may surprise you.
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What is the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival?
With a history over 2,000 years, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival (端午节), is steeped in tradition and legend. The holiday commemorates Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and patriot who lived from 340-278 BCE.
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China to launch investment ‘negative lists’ in 2018
China’s State Council has announced a plan to launch ‘negative lists’ for investment in 2018, delineating areas where red tape will be cut to encourage participation by commercial entities.
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How some habits of Chinese and Americans differ
Foreigners living abroad often learn that some of their simplest daily habits are practiced differently in their new country. Digital Producer Du Yubin has lived in the United States since 2012. He’s picked up on a few cultural differences between the people of China and the United States. Here are some of his examples of […]
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Ancient Chinese practice has growing influence in US
Chinese culture is becoming more a part of mainstream U.S. culture. A good example is Feng Shui. More and more individuals and businesses are consulting Feng Shui experts to improve their luck. Fortune and even health are said to be improved with improved Feng Shui techniques. CCTV’s May Lee visited a Feng Shui master in […]
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5 authentic Chinese dishes you should try instead of General Tso’s chicken
If you’re a fan of Chinese food in the United States, you’ve probably eaten General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, and chicken and broccoli — all common dishes found in U.S. Chinese restaurants. But they’re actually a rarity in China.
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Timelapse: Making a traditional Chinese red lantern
Originally constructed to improve on a simple candle flame, the iconic Chinese lantern has a very long history.
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Top earning celebrities in China
These famous Chinese performers in entertainment and sports are doing very well for themselves.
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The China-Hollywood connection
There’s no question that the amount of Chinese movie goers are multiplying. Box office totals are second only to the U.S., but China is catching up fast.
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How Chinese students think China’s influence benefits the world
A new opinion survey suggests China is viewed in an increasingly favorable light by people around the world.
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China’s disappearing traditions: Carvings in lime, singing Yue
As China continues to grow through industrialization, many of its time-honored arts are disappearing.
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Photos: The second day of Xi’s visit to UK
See some of the images from the China- U.K. state visit.
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McDonald’s (and other fast food) items you’ll only get in China
The popularity of American fast food has grown rapidly in China since the first KFC opened in Beijing in 1987. Chains like McDonalds, Subway, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, and Burger King now seem to be everywhere in China.
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Over one third of Americans hold favorable view of China
Perspectives on China are shifting among Americans, according to new data.
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Ancient Gongbi method featured in US exhibition
A traditional form of Chinese painting, dating back thousands of years, is making a comeback.
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10 Chinese films that have made an impact on US box offices
While Ang Lee’s “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” crossed the $100 million mark in North American box offices almost 15 years ago, the Chinese movie market is now widely expected to overtake the North American box office within three years, according to Hollywood Reporter. That would make China the largest film market in the world.
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Mid-Autumn festivities kick off in Shanghai
As the traditional Mid-Autumn festival draws near, people in Shanghai are buying the one important festival food: moon cakes.
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Harvard University sees more Chinese students
World-renowned Harvard University has seen a greater number of Chinese students over the last two decades. According to the China News Service, in 2014-2015, 690 students from the Chinese mainland were studying at Harvard, compared to 176 students in 1998.
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Does ‘Tiger Mom’ parenting go too far?
Four years after author Amy Chua’s “Tiger Mom” thesis was published, there still remains a debate over the parenting styles of mothers in Asia and the West.