Category China

Chronology of Chinese history

Xia Dynasty 夏 2205-1767 BC. Shang-Yin Dynasty ¥ 17th-11th centuries BC. Zhou Dynasty 周 11th – 3rd centuries BC. Early (Western) Zhou 西周 1066 (1046) – 771 (770) BC BC. Late (Eastern) Zhou 东周 771 – 221 BC BC. The…

Why China is called the Celestial Empire

We all somehow got used to the fact that the second name of our eastern neighbor is the beautiful and mysterious definition of “Celestial Empire”. Some people think that it has something to do with Tibet and the high mountain…

Great Chinese Famine (1959-1961)

Famine remains one of the least known episodes in modern Chinese history. This is due to the reluctance of the Chinese to publicize this kind of information, and for many people, even the mention of those times hurts. It is…

China’s political slogans

The Chinese Communist Party has always placed great emphasis on propaganda, and the slogan (口号 – kǒuhào) is one of the ways to achieve the goals of the propagandist. Usually slogans are short, easy to remember and carry an important…

About Chinese workaholics

The Chinese have a reputation for incorrigible workaholics, which is not surprising if you know about the highest bar of labor feat set for them by distant ancestors. In this article, we provide striking examples of Chinese hard work and…

Terracotta Army

In 1974, Xi’an peasants wanted to dig a well, but no one would have thought that they would make one of the largest archaeological discoveries of mankind! Imagine their surprise when, instead of water, they found an army of clay…

Best Chinese Teas – overview

Want to enjoy the aroma of tea? In the article “Best Chinese Teas: Ranking 2020” you can find useful information to help you make the best choice. For those who want to choose the best Chinese teas, we have prepared…