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The following are the 3 most popular dishes among foreigners and Chinese. These dishes are available in most large restaurants in China. For convenience ordering, we also give their Chinese names. Hotpot Hotpot (火锅 huǒguō) is a “dish” to tell apart real Chinese food lovers. If you really appreciate hotpot …

    To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, “My China-Pakistan Friendship Story” Essay Competition was launched on January 1.       The competition is guided by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and jointly organized by Overseas Chinese Association of Pakistan, Ex-Chinese Association Rawalpindi Pakistan, Overseas …

          HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) or the Chinese Proficiency Test is an international standardized exam which tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK test was developed in 1984 …

   Among the many traditional musical instruments of China, the most popular nowadays include the stringed instruments called the erhu, pipa, and guzheng, and the dizi flutes.     The stringed instruments originated in foreign regions and were modified. When tourists think of their experiences in China, the poignant sounds of these Chinese …

         The hotpot was created during the Shang (16th century-11th century BC) and Zhou (11th century-256 BC) dynasties. Chongqing hotpot appeared later, approximately in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).          Sichuan writer Li Jieren claims Sichuan hot pot originated in Chongqing. “Dealers in Chongqing usually …

     Chinese moviegoers largely forwent American blockbusters for local productions. On the world stage, Chinese films also got a boost from broader global distribution both in theaters and via streaming platforms like Netflix.     Ranging from comedies to animations, and action movies to deep dramas, these best Chinese movies have not only …

      The rise and growth of YouTube has created some of the biggest social media and marketing entrepreneurs and has enabled its audience to navigate the platform to their liking. Because of the business franchise YouTube has become a catalyst for famous YouTube creators, regular people with a …

  The Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an are a must-see. Find out all about the Terracotta Army: facts, how and why they were made, museum location, tours…     The Terracotta Army was constructed to accompany the tomb of China’s First Emperor as an afterlife guard. There are thousands of detailed life-size terracotta soldier …

     The Shang Dynasty is the earliest ruling dynasty of China to be established in recorded history, though other dynasties predated it. The Shang ruled from 1600 to 1046 B.C. and heralded the Bronze Age in China. They were known for their advances in math, astronomy, artwork and military technology.  The …

“China-aided isolation hospital has been inaugurated in Pakistan. China and Pakistan are iron brothers. Chin-Pakistan dosti zindabad!” source: video tweet by Lijian Zao