When Lindsay Jernigan, an American expat in China, noticed how often Chinese professionals had — for lack of a better term — "stripper" names like Candy and Cherry, she wanted to find a way to help ...

Analysis: when you translate directly from the Chinese into English, Ireland can mean 'love you Orchid' Ireland, the name of the country, is translated into Chinese as 爱尔兰. The general principle of ...

Is xiaolongbao a bao or a dumpling? What exactly are “husband-and-wife lung slices” made of? With international travel to China on the rise, thanks much in part to its friendlier tourist visa policies ...

Chinese humor in English has become a powerful tool for fostering global understanding through cultural products. Social media is buzzing with examples where this unique blend of English, infused with ...

Mark your calendars: Chinese New Year 2026 kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 17! While we bid farewell to the Year of the Wood Dragon back in 2024, the legendary Chinese dragon remains a powerful symbol, ...

As the daughter of first-generation Chinese immigrants, I used to take pride in pooh-poohing Americanized versions of Chinese dishes. Turning my nose up at cardboard cartons of chow mein and holding ...

Few things in Chinese culture are more widely misunderstood outside of China than the Chinese language. The Chinese write very differently from us and indeed from all other literate societies in today ...

Chinese food was the international cuisine Julia Child couldn't live without, and if that isn´t reason enough to love and respect it, the rich symbolism of delicious fare hailing from China definitely ...