Traffic in China often resembles a real auto race. I used to be convinced that drivers in Moscow were the world’s worst, and later thought the same of New York cab drivers, but I am now convinced that Chinese drivers...Traffic in China often resembles a real auto race. I used to be convinced that drivers in Moscow were the world’s worst, and later thought the same of New York cab drivers, but I am now convinced that Chinese drivers take the top prize in the competition. In July 2012, I was a participant of the UN Chinese language group traveling across northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province展开更多
It’s not easy for people to understand tai chi.The traditional Chinese exercise is not a religion,a science or a sport.Instead,it can be thought of as a system for developing people’s ability to connect with their i...It’s not easy for people to understand tai chi.The traditional Chinese exercise is not a religion,a science or a sport.Instead,it can be thought of as a system for developing people’s ability to connect with their inner energy,or life force,and to use it to empower the body and mind.Tai chi was likely first practiced by Taoists centuries ago with the objective of purifying the mind and building the body’s ability展开更多
The Chinese people’s passion to run for fun and better health was taken to a new height by the Beijing Olympics. Situated among fascinating architectural structures,Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park is a special place.T...The Chinese people’s passion to run for fun and better health was taken to a new height by the Beijing Olympics. Situated among fascinating architectural structures,Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park is a special place.The 2008 Beijing Olympics organizers was made a wise decision to turn a huge nature reserve in a northern section of the city into a beautiful park open to all. Even on a very hot and humid day in late June, with展开更多
Two coastal cities in China and America connect through culture At the beginning of the school semester, Dr.Carolyn Bloomer,who teaches Modem China at Ringling College of Art and Design,located in Sarasota,Florida,of ...Two coastal cities in China and America connect through culture At the beginning of the school semester, Dr.Carolyn Bloomer,who teaches Modem China at Ringling College of Art and Design,located in Sarasota,Florida,of the United States,asks students to write down what they know about the Asian country.Two or three lines referring to the Great Wall or local food is usually all the students can come up with.Some freshmen know more and are展开更多
After a bumpy ride over the North Pole and Western Siberia,our big Air China Boeing 747 finally began to quiet down and relax as we began our descent into Beijing. Peering through the window, I saw the capital appear ...After a bumpy ride over the North Pole and Western Siberia,our big Air China Boeing 747 finally began to quiet down and relax as we began our descent into Beijing. Peering through the window, I saw the capital appear at a distance,展开更多
It was a sunny warm afternoon in late February,when we boarded the Majestic Princess cruise ship for our two-week grand Asia tour of seven cities.Once we were all onboard,the ship thrust off the berth joining the slow...It was a sunny warm afternoon in late February,when we boarded the Majestic Princess cruise ship for our two-week grand Asia tour of seven cities.Once we were all onboard,the ship thrust off the berth joining the slow waters of the Huangpu River.It took us almost six hours of maneuvering before we展开更多
文摘Traffic in China often resembles a real auto race. I used to be convinced that drivers in Moscow were the world’s worst, and later thought the same of New York cab drivers, but I am now convinced that Chinese drivers take the top prize in the competition. In July 2012, I was a participant of the UN Chinese language group traveling across northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province
文摘It’s not easy for people to understand tai chi.The traditional Chinese exercise is not a religion,a science or a sport.Instead,it can be thought of as a system for developing people’s ability to connect with their inner energy,or life force,and to use it to empower the body and mind.Tai chi was likely first practiced by Taoists centuries ago with the objective of purifying the mind and building the body’s ability
文摘The Chinese people’s passion to run for fun and better health was taken to a new height by the Beijing Olympics. Situated among fascinating architectural structures,Beijing’s Olympic Forest Park is a special place.The 2008 Beijing Olympics organizers was made a wise decision to turn a huge nature reserve in a northern section of the city into a beautiful park open to all. Even on a very hot and humid day in late June, with
文摘Two coastal cities in China and America connect through culture At the beginning of the school semester, Dr.Carolyn Bloomer,who teaches Modem China at Ringling College of Art and Design,located in Sarasota,Florida,of the United States,asks students to write down what they know about the Asian country.Two or three lines referring to the Great Wall or local food is usually all the students can come up with.Some freshmen know more and are
文摘After a bumpy ride over the North Pole and Western Siberia,our big Air China Boeing 747 finally began to quiet down and relax as we began our descent into Beijing. Peering through the window, I saw the capital appear at a distance,
文摘It was a sunny warm afternoon in late February,when we boarded the Majestic Princess cruise ship for our two-week grand Asia tour of seven cities.Once we were all onboard,the ship thrust off the berth joining the slow waters of the Huangpu River.It took us almost six hours of maneuvering before we
