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A growing Chinese market for American movies
American movies have long performed well in China, and this year is no different. Here’s a look at the 10 biggest U.S. movies that have made their way to the top of the Chinese box office so far in 2015, according to Box Office Mojo.
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In The Kitchen: 10-minute Mongolian beef
Succulent Mongolian beef is the perfect dish to make when you get that “I’m-too-tired-to-cook-but-I-have-to” feeling after work. This recipe is tasty and easy to rustle up, and all my test bunnies have fallen in love with it at first bite. And the best part? It only takes 10 minutes to make.
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In The Kitchen: Making zongzi (Rice packets in bamboo leaves)
The Chinese celebrate Dragon Boat Festival on June 20 this year. In the lunar calendar, the festival occurs on the fifth day of the fifth month, so the festival is also commonly called the Double Fifth.
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Similarities between Chinese New Year and Christmas
Chinese New Year is celebrated a few weeks after the Christmas holiday, but these major holidays have many similarities.
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Making perfume sachets for the Dragon Boat Festival
Xiang bao (香包), or perfume sachets, are a traditional craft made during the Dragon Boat Festival, which falls on June 20 this year. Learn how to make them here.
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Xi Jinping’s New Year speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year speech via China Radio International, China National Radio and China Central Television.
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Xi Jinping speaks at National Day reception
Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a reception marking the 65th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China last night and had this message: