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Discover the 6 Tea Types and a WORLD of Awesome Tea Sub-Types | Masterclass on Tea Ch. 1 of 8
Camellia sinensis is a plant species that is used to produce many of the world’s most popular teas. From green tea to black tea and beyond, there are many different types of camellia sinensis tea, each with its own unique … Continue reading
What the World Can Learn From China’s Innovation Playbook | Keyu Jin | TED
In the last few decades, China has gone from technological scarcity to abundance. What sparked this shift? Economist Keyu Jin explores how China has fostered a model of innovation unlike any other and shows why understanding its competitive, collaborative approach … Continue reading
The Ginkgo Tree Planted 1,400 Years Ago
Ginkgo trees are a species native to China and today retain great cultural significance. One Ginkgo tree planted in the courtyard of an ancient temple lives close to where the terracotta statues were buried in Xi’an China. And this tree … Continue reading
Searching For The Perfect Wok
The Path To Fried Rice : Ep 3. I just need a wok and a stirring thing (Easier said than done) SquareSpace : 10% off your 1st order using http://www.squarespace.com/frenchguy Cantonese woks have two handles made out of metal. Northern … Continue reading
China‘s BIGGEST traditional communal home for more than 600 people – Fujian Hakka Tulou | EP8, S2
I’ve made my trip to China’s biggest traditional communal home – Fujian Tulou！ Tulou is the family home of Mulan people, and also the traditional home of Hakka people, housing up to 800 people! Luckily, I have met a very … Continue reading
Discovering the forgotten Chinatown under Wembley Football Stadium
100 years ago, a small slice of Hong Kong was recreated next to Wembley Football Stadium in London, for the amusement of the British public. For two years, visitors travelled to the model street to sample Chinese food, purchase novelty … Continue reading
British Museum’s Rarest Chinese Artefact
Delve into the story behind the British Museum’s rarest Chinese artefact – The Admonitions of the Instructress to the Court Ladies. This silk handscroll painting is one of the most important Chinese works of art, and was revered by successive … Continue reading
Celebrating the Year of the Tiger (English) | Insider Insights
Explore the exhibition Celebrating the Year of the Tiger with Jason Sun, Brooke Russell Astor Curator of Chinese Art, discover depictions of tigers in The Met collection, and learn about their significance. Please note: This program is prerecorded. Watch this … Continue reading
Chinese New Year: Unraveling the History of the Enchanting Festival
By Kelly Richman-Abdou on January 31, 2022 Photo: Stock Photos from asharkyu/Shutterstock How much do you know about Chinese New Year? Happy Chinese New Year! Every February, this enchanting holiday is honored by millions of people across the … Continue reading
Louis Vuitton Entwines Its New Chinese Flagship Store With A Giant Tiger Tail – DesignTAXI.com
By Mikelle Leow, 31 Jan 2022 Video screenshot via Louis Vuitton China The shy yet friendly guest wraps its tail around the maison, Louis Vuitton’s third in mainland China. Crawling into the Lunar New Year on a prosperous note, Louis … Continue reading
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