A Thousand Whys is tailor-made for curious minds about China and the Chinese culture.This podcast of
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"Golden doornails on a red gate" has been a symbol of the imperial power of the Qing dynasty. Apart
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The first birthday of a baby is the most precious – it’s a landmark for any child as well as an exci
If someone tells you that he/she saw Mr. Zhougong last night, you might wonder, who is Mr. Zhougong?
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Peking Opera has been one of China's most popular traditional performing arts for 200 years. Want to
Fungi are perhaps one of the most fantastic creatures in our planet. There's a place in China that d
The list of the first batch of national parks in China has just been announced. These parks are for
As the temperature continues to drop, the traditional Chinese calendar has ushered in another solar
There is a saying that one must learn about Confucius and his legacy to truly understand China. The
Though many of us tend to consider autumn as a time of nostalgia and sadness - some may even experie
Eating moon cakes is an essential part of celebrating the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival in China.
A new study has found evidence of beer drinking dating back to about 9,000 years ago in southern Chi
A total of 108 dishes in one single banquet… The Manchu-Han imperial feast is more than a symbol of
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To build up motivation for space explorers to venture into the unknown world, it definitely takes a
It’s been almost two months since the three Chinese taikonauts entered China’s space station and sta
Without scientific explanation, the darkening of the Moon may be a startling event. That is probably
What is it like to live in a space station 24/7 for three months? Is it better or worse than living
