Names of Ancient Schools

School education has a history of several thousand years in China. There were educational institutions calledYangin ancient China. [more]

狐假虎威 (hú jiǎ hǔ wēi)

A tiger caught a fox in a forest, and was just about to eat it, when the fox said, 'You mustn't eat me. I was sent by Heaven to rule the animals. By eating me, you will violate the command of Heaven. [more]

后来居上 (hòu lái jū shàng)

This set phrase is derived from the complaints Ji An made to the emperor. [more]

The Best-known Folk Singer in Modern China

Song Zuying is one of the best young singers in modern China. She sings traditional Chinese folk music, but adds a carefully applied American voice to create a unique and expressive style. [more]

Discovering Ancient and Modern Riches

Start with an exploration of the imperial capitals of Beijing and Xi’an, home to the famous Terracotta Warriors. [more]

Diaoyutai State Guesthouse

In October 1958, the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse was built around the ruins of he ancient terrace. A stream winds its way through three artificial lakes on the grounds. [more]
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