by linusmorales | Aug 9, 2019 | Place
Background Information Coffee has been increasing in popularity over the past few decades, and perceptions toward coffee have been changing. What was once a status marker for cosmopolitan urbanites is now an increasingly normal caffeine boost for China’s youth....
by linusmorales | Jul 9, 2019 | Experience
Background Information Silk worm care (known as ‘sericulture’) has an extensive history in China, dating back at least to the Shang Dynasty. Silk worms were fed a diet of mulberry leaves and produced a fine thread used to make clothes, shoes, banners, and...
by linusmorales | Jul 9, 2019 | Friends
Background Information Dating in China can be very different from the United States. While many American students begin dating in high school and even middle school, dating in China tends to only begin after high school. Mainly, this is due to pressure to prepare for...
by linusmorales | Jul 9, 2019 | Language
Background Information Chinese Internet is rife with new slang and lingo. However, Internet censors are quick to remove profane words and sensitive topics. To circumvent censorship, many netizens use homophonic versions of curse words. For example, the popular curse...
by linusmorales | Jul 9, 2019 | Culture & Popular Culture
Background Information China is one of the largest film markets in the world. Each year, many vie to have their movie chosen for China’s limited lineup of international films. Just recently, China’s films have begun to appear in theaters in the United...
