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Study abroad websites for Chinese students

Below is a list of four popular websites that Chinese students use to research, plan and comment on studying abroad. This list is a companion to the article Chinese students living in fear in the USA. Taisha  Information and forums on … Continue reading →

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Chinese students living in fear in the USA

“You own a BMW, you poor little rich kid.” “They deserved to die.” These were two comments from Chinese Internet users responding to the murder of two Chinese students at University of Southern California in April this year. The students … Continue reading →

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The Beijing deluge of 2012

Xinhua reported on Monday morning that the death toll after torrential rains pounded Beijing on Saturday had climbed to 37. The report said that “Among the victims, 25 were drowned, six were killed in house collapses, one by lightening strike and five … Continue reading →

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Teaching children to say no

This is the 1510 Digest, a weekly roundup of recent essays and articles published in Chinese on My1510.cn, with links to translations on the Marco Polo Project. From ‘tiger mums’ to ‘little emperors’, contemporary family relations in China have given rise to … Continue reading →

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538 million Internet users, mobile access most common

Various numbers about China’s Internet, telecoms and media have been released over the last week or so. CNNIC, a government body that issues reports and statistics on the Chinese Internet, released its mid year report. Some numbers from the report: … Continue reading →

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Front page of the China Daily for sale

The front page of the China Daily English newspaper today is taken up by a full page ad for Louis Vuitton. The ad announces a new store opening in Shanghai that will open this Saturday, on July 21. As the media and … Continue reading →

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Migrant kids learn to swim

The front page of the Southeastern Economic Times today shows a picture of kids practicing their swimming kicks, along with the headline: “Migrant kids learn to swim.  The article says that to ensure these kids enjoy their summer safely, the Municipal Party … Continue reading →

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The Chinese-Swahili Dictionary Project

Shen Yuning is a lexicographer working on a Chinese-Swahili dictionary.  He is currently studying African languages and cultures at the University of Hamburg and lives in Tanzania.  Completing a comprehensive dictionary can be a tedious task, but Shen sees it … Continue reading →

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Peking University president kneels before his mother, four newspapers report

The front page of This Morning 6 o’ Clock today features a picture of Zhou Qifeng (周其凤), the president of Peking University, kneeling down before his mother and hugging her on her 90th birthday.  The headline reads, “Peking University president kneels to thank … Continue reading →

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A cartoon girl to civilize Hangzhou, and parts of Beijing

Chaoyang district occupies a big chunk of the properous east side of Beijing city containing the new CCTV building and the “Central Business District” or CBD, the heart of which is a multi-lane spaghetti junction connecting Jianguomenwai Boulevard and the … Continue reading →

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