Chinese daily life
In recent months, China’s automotive market has witnessed an unprecedented price war among both domestic and international car brands. This fierce competition, primarily driven by the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs), has forced traditional … China’s Auto Price War: How Global Brands Are Battling for Market Share in the World’s Largest Car MarketRead more
Introduction In a move that has sparked intense debate across Chinese social media, a prominent children’s hospital in Shanghai recently announced the opening of a specialized clinic aimed at treating “spatial and mathematical learning difficulties.” … Chinese Hospital’s “Math Clinic” Sparks Debate: A Window into China’s Education CultureRead more
English Translation The highest virtue is not virtuous. Therefore, it has virtue. The lowest virtue holds on to virtue. Therefore, it has no virtue. The highest virtue does nothing, yet nothing is left undone. The … The Tao Te Ching – Chapter 38Read more
English Translation The Tao never does anything, yet through it all things are done. If powerful men and women could center themselves in it, the whole world would be transformed by itself, in its natural … The Tao Te Ching – Chapter 37Read more
English Translation If you want to shrink something, you must first allow it to expand. If you want to get rid of something, you must first allow it to flourish. If you want to take … The Tao Te Ching – Chapter 36Read more
Introduction Amidst the crisp autumn air and the gentle glow of the full moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival emerges as a timeless celebration that has captivated the hearts of Chinese people for centuries. This enchanting festival, … The Mid-Autumn Festival: A Timeless Chinese Celebration of Unity, Gratitude, and Celestial WonderRead more
Introduction In August 2023, a Chinese action-adventure game called Black Myth: Wukong took the global gaming industry by storm. Developed by Game Science, a relatively unknown studio based in Hangzhou, the game sold over 10 … Black Myth: Wukong – How a Risky Business Model Fueled China’s Biggest Gaming SensationRead more
English Translation Hold the great image and all under heaven will come. They come without harm, in harmony and peace. Music and food tempt the passerby to pause. The Tao when tasted, seems flavorless and … The Tao Te Ching – Chapter 35Read more
Introduction In a stunning move that has reverberated across the global tech industry, IBM, the American multinational technology giant, has announced massive layoffs in its China operations. The news, delivered in a mere three-minute meeting … The IBM Exodus: Unraveling the Complexities of China’s Tech LandscapeRead more
English Translation The great Tao flows everywhere, both to the left and to the right. The ten thousand things depend upon it; it holds nothing back. It fulfills its purpose silently and makes no claim. … The Tao Te Ching – Chapter 34Read more
