The Middle Qingdom
Articles about the real China, the other real China, and Chinese around the world.
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Six things you (didn’t) need to know about Chinese names
Chinese names are easier than you think, but at the same time they are also more complicated than you think.
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Chinese megacities and what they are known for
China is one of the world’s most populous countries, which means it also has some of the largest cities on the planet.
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A quick-start guide to public transport in Hong Kong
Depending on where you’re from, public transport in Hong Kong either offers a glimpse of the future or is stuck in the past.
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Five things that are (not) made in Japan
Japan is good at inventing things, but in these five cases it was actually just good at adopting things.
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Five things that are (not) made in China
Most of your stuff probably comes from China. Confusingly there also some “Chinese” things that come from somewhere else.
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Xi Jinping Thought on Software Engineering with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
Best practices for software engineering teams, derived from writings and speeches of Chinese Communist Party general secretary Xi Jinping.
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Naming things is hard: Hong Kong street names edition
Hong Kong’s official languages are Chinese and English. But its street names are a sign that not everyone is proficient in both languages.
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阻住地球轉: Please move aside!
This month’s side project takes passive-aggressiveness against life’s daily obstacles to a whole new level.
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An analysis of Chinese restaurant names in the Netherlands
Is it just me or do all Chinese restaurant names look the same?
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The big FAQ you never asked for
Finally, an article that provides answers to assorted questions that nobody ever asks.
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China Southern Airlines
English is hard, even for the world’s seventh-largest passenger airline.