Tag Archives: China

63 Chinese Cuisines: the Complete Guide – according to ‘Chinese Cooking Demystified’

Posted on December 5, 2024 by John

A friend of mine a few weeks ago came across this Substack article: “63 Chinese Cuisines: the Complete Guide – Not one cuisine, not eight, but many more. Our best shot at a comprehensive-ish guide.” I re-posted the YouTube video … Continue reading →

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Black Myth Wukong

Posted on November 13, 2024 by High School Voices

By Guanxiong Qiao Out of all the new game releases of 2024, one of my favorite ones is definitely Black Myth: Wukong. This is a game about the classic Chinese story Journey To The West, a book written in the … Continue reading →

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Asian Heritage Athletes in America Feature: Yao Ming

Posted on November 7, 2024 by High School Voices

  By Gavin Chen Yao Min, born in Shanghai, China on September 12, 1980, is a Chinese professional basketball player who became one of the most dominant centers in the NBA. Standing at an imposing 7’6” and weighing 310 pounds, … Continue reading →

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China’s Education Dilemma: Balancing Exams and Creativity

Posted on October 12, 2024 by High School Voices

By Junjie Yang  China’s education system has long been driven by a singular goal: success in the Gaokao, the national college entrance examination that defines a student’s academic future. This system, known as exam-oriented education, has shaped the educational direction … Continue reading →

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Why Hot Pot Is The Best Meal in China

Posted on September 22, 2024 by High School Voices

By Bing Fu Huang There are few meals in this world as amazing as hot pot. A hot pot is a communal meal where diners cook their own ingredients in a boiling broth. Chinese hot pot is especially becoming popular … Continue reading →

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Traveling China: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Posted on August 11, 2024 by High School Voices

By Bing Fu Huang   My favorite place to enjoy and relax with my family is at Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in China. This national park has three main places worth visiting: the big lake, the big forest, and the … Continue reading →

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The Molded Minority

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Edwin Bai

In the discussions of racism and its impact in the United States, people often commonly refer to the racial relationships between White and Black Americans. In history textbooks, we study in depth the discriminatory practices and laws perpetrated by Whites … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese CEOs: Terry Gou

Posted on March 20, 2024 by High School Voices

By Travis Yen Taiwanese business magnate Terry Gou has made a name for himself in the fields of technology, philanthropy, and business. Gou was born in Banqiao District, New Taipei City, on October 8, 1950. His life story is an … Continue reading →

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Taiwanese CEOs: Joseph Tsai

Posted on March 13, 2024 by High School Voices

By Travis Yen Renowned businessman Joseph Tsai has made a lasting impression with his strategic vision and spirit of entrepreneurship. Tsai was born in Taipei, Taiwan, on January 10, 1964, and his rise to prominence is evidence of his tenacity … Continue reading →

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Island in Between: Review and Q&A with Oscar-Nominated Director S. Leo Chiang

Posted on February 22, 2024 by John

I live in Silicon Valley, and one of the benefits is that I live about five miles from Stanford University, where are often quite a few events of interest to me that are open to the public. Recently, there was … Continue reading →

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#UmbrellaRevolution

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Lily

Hong Kong’s pro-democracy revolution is characterized by this powerful hashtag. I’m not a big fan of hashtags, but this one is different. And this post is long overdue. Some catch-up if you’ve been ignoring the news, and some musings after … Continue reading →

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Chloe Bennet’s Chinese Pop Music Video

Posted on June 11, 2014 by tinabot

After finding out that Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. star Chloe Bennet was actually a popstar in China as a teen, I was curious and searched for some videos of her singing in Chinese, and here it is, posted above. Very … Continue reading →

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