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The Great Wall of China: Historical Relevance

The Great Wall of China is the longest man-made construction in the world. It covers thousands of kilometers in length, but that isn’t its sole significance. It has become an iconic national symbol and China’s most popular tourist destination. For millennia, it played a crucial part in protecting China from attacks from the northern region. […]

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Medical in China: A Day In The Life of a Medical Student

The idea of foreign students opting for medical in China is daunting. Sure, it may sound not very interesting. A day in the life of a typical medical student in China isn’t exactly what you would think it is—having to live on coffee and only having money to afford dinner every once in a while. […]

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How Mortality in China Remains Exceptionally Low

Ever wondered how the mortality in China remains exceptionally low? China is known for having a low Chinese mortality rate, especially in rural areas. It is common in China for children to grow up with their elderly great-grandparents beside them. You will rarely hear of any family in China that does not have any less […]

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Chinese Etiquette – The Complete Dos and Don’ts Guide!

Traveling to China involves several difficulties. Yes, there is jet lag and a language barrier. However, for most first-timers, the cultural shock really gets to them. This is why it is essential to learn the Chinese etiquette early with the complete dos and don’ts guide. You can feel a little out of the ordinary as […]

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Green Tea in China and Its Significance for Culture

The significance of green tea in China and Chinese history and culture is epic. This legend would solidify China as the world’s biggest exporter of tea, exporting over 2,400,000 metric tonnes of tea per annum. Green tea in China is the world’s most popular drink today. With so many avid drinkers worldwide, this gives green […]

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How China’s SHEIN is beating top world fashion brands

China’s SHEIN is beating the top global brands in fashion and clothing. It has taken the ultra-fast fashion market by storm. Moreover, SHEIN is also the fastest-growing e-commerce company in the world. While this is true, it is also perhaps China’s most mysterious. While the pandemic financially mired competitors like Zara and H&M, China’s SHEIN […]

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Covid and Bat Soup: Myth or Fact?

If you are reading this article, you may have come across many theories about Covid and bat soup causing it must have been one. I remember reading one (quite foolishly) titled “Bat Soup: The Initiator of The Covid Crises’. Skeptics from all over the world have different views about the origins of coronavirus. After all, it […]

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Covid in China: The First Wave

Before talking about how China overcame Covid-19, we need to discuss how it responded to its news. On 31st December 2019, China notified the World Health Organization (WHO) about an outbreak. The origins of this pneumonia outbreak were not known. Later, the city of Wuhan, located on the eastern side of China, was found to be […]