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EnglishPosted onJanuary 6, 2021January 6, 2021

Why 90% of the people consider cellphones a MUST in baths?

In China, 90% of the people are used to taking their cellphones into the bathroom while taking showers or baths. Surprised? Are people really that…

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EnglishPosted onJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021

Why do the Chinese paddle dragon boats?

Dragon boat racing is one of the most important customs of the Dragon Boat Festival in China. This is also the most festive folk activities…

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EnglishPosted onJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021

How bad does China suffer under insomnia? Data shows 200 million people losing sleep at night.

According to CBNData’s “Big Data Report on National Sleep Consumption in 2018”, 56% of the people reported difficulties in sleeping. Constant dreaming during the night,…

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EnglishPosted onJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021

How many rockets has China launched so far?

“In today’s world, if China does not possess the ability to go into space independently, it is like not being able to build a ship…

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EnglishPosted onJanuary 4, 2021January 6, 2021

How many kind of Baozi are there in Chinese food?

37 different kinds! The most popular steamed buns (Baozi) among the Chinese people are: baked buns, custard buns, BBQ pork bun, small soup dumplings, soup…

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EnglishPosted onDecember 31, 2020January 6, 2021

Are Chinese people still superstitious about how the house should be cleaned?

The Chinese traditionally believed that good luck comes through the front door. Before the Chinese New Year, there will be a huge clean-up around the…

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EnglishPosted onDecember 31, 2020January 6, 2021

How many World Heritage Sites are there in China?

As of July 2019, China has 55 scenic spots that made it to the World Heritage List, including 37 world cultural heritage sites, 4 dual…

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EnglishPosted onDecember 31, 2020January 6, 2021

Why is tea called “te” and “cha” in different languages?

The history of tea dates back to ancient China almost 5,000 years ago. The way tea is pronounced is split into two main groups, either…

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EnglishPosted onDecember 31, 2020January 6, 2021

Do all Chinese know Kung Fu?

Revered martial art superstar Bruce Lee famously described Kung Fu in the following: empty your minds, be formless, shapeless, like water. now you put water…

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EnglishPosted onDecember 30, 2020January 6, 2021

When did Chinese calligraphy come into form?

The history of Chinese calligraphy is as long as the Chinese script has been in use. Since the invention of the script on the oracle…

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