2021 is a critical year for climate change. According to the Paris Climate Agreement, governments must decide now on how to reduce the amount of carbon they pump into the atmosphere in order to avoid the most devastating consequences of...

Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."

The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...

In which John introduces you to quite a lot of Chinese history by

discussing the complicated relationship between the Confucian sch
olars
who wrote Chinese history and the emperors (and empress) wh
o made it.
Included is...

John Green teaches you about the so-called Dark Ages, which it turns out weren't as uniformly dark as you may have been led to believe. While Europe was indeed having some issues, many other parts of the world were thriving and...

The Great Wall of China is a 13,000-mile dragon of earth and stone that winds its way through the countryside of China. As it turns out, the wall's history is almost as long and serpentine as its structure. Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen...

In 1974, farmers digging a well near their small village stumbled upon one of the most important finds in archaeological history _ vast underground chambers surrounding a Chinese emperor's tomb that contained more than 8,000 life-size...

In her Auntie An-mei’s home, Jing-Mei reluctantly takes her seat at the eastern corner of the mahjong table. At the north, south and west corners are her aunties, long-time members of the Joy Luck Club. This gathering is the point of...

New ReviewCrew members of China's Shenzhou-20 mission recently detailed their reactions upon finding cracks in their spacecraft's viewport during the nation's first spaceflight emergency. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central...

China's Long March 3B rocket launched the Shiyan-21 satellite from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. "The satellite will be mainly used for satellite communication, radio and television, data transmission and other services,"...

“Dark fleets” (also called the “shadow fleet” or ships that “go dark”) are commercial vessels that deliberately hide or obscure their identity, location, ownership, cargo, or voyage history to evade sanctions, export controls, or oversight.

China's Shenzhou-20 completed their mission's fourth spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: China Central Television (CCTV) | edited by Steve Spaleta

Education in China is compulsory for all children, but there is unequal quality and access for families in the countryside. Learn more about the Chinese education structure and how it is evolving to give students more choices. China's...

Not so long ago, everyone in China wore Mao jackets—loose-fitting, high-collared cotton jackets in somber colors like dark blue and green. They were practically a uniform for Chinese citizens, regardless of their job, rank, or sex, at...

Although the Communists declared universal equal rights when they took over in 1949, Chinese society has remained riddled with inequality. Many Chinese women still fulfill traditional roles at home and at work. The situation is gradually...

Visitors often wonder how they should refer to the Chinese currency, which on first sight seems to have three names—renminbi (RMB), yuan, and Kuai. In fact, renminbi is the official name of the currency, while yuan and Kuai are everyday...

China has one of the world’s most ancient cultures, yet it’s only since 1978 that foreigners have been welcomed. This long history of cultural isolation helps explain the attitudes Chinese people have toward foreigners, which many...

Since 1950, the official language of China has been Mandarin, called Putonghua or “common speech.” All schools in China teach Mandarin, also called Standard Chinese, and it’s used on television, radio, and in most day-to-day business....

It’s important to know that the typical workday in China varies depending on the region, the industry, and even what generation you’re talking about. Learn about the different types of companies and what their expectations are for...

Are you ready for negotiating in China? The process can be tough, time-consuming, and complex. Don’t go in unprepared! You must be equipped with an understanding of Chinese negotiation philosophy and a basic familiarity with the...

Confused by Chinese naming conventions, how to make introductions, or how to address business contacts? In China, the family name usually comes before the given name, but the situation is not always clear-cut; local variations of names...

Make your business meetings in China as effective and efficient as possible! You probably already know that conducting a successful meeting takes preparation. The Chinese treat business meetings with importance, and it is essential that...

Remember—in Chinese culture, the group is always more important than the individual. Wondering how this collective approach impacts business-management practices, negotiating, and decision-making? Find out how this mindset impacts...

Confused about the different types of companies that operate in China? Get up to speed regarding the differences in ownership, market power, governance, and financial performance. Become familiar with China’s four main types of local...