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Language
With Mandarin as the official language of China and Taiwan and also one of the six official languages of the United Nations, it is easy to believe that everyone speaks one dialect in China. But did you know that over 16 languages are widely spoken? Information about these languages, the numbers of people who speak them and their locations await you.
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Chinese 101
Did you know that the population of China makes up over 20% of the world population? Learn more about this and other interesting facts here.
History
With over 5000 years of history, social and cultural influences from powerful dynasties since 2000 BC and the greatest unification of land and language in 221 BC by the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shi-Huang. Allow us to guide you through China’s immense catalog of history here.
Feng Shui
The ancient Chinese aesthetic system of "wind and water" has been cultivated and practiced for over 3,500 years in the Far East to maintain a harmonious life. Feng Shui was widely used in ancient China to orient buildings in an auspicious manner with local features such as bodies of water or the stars. Cultivating the positive forces between humans and the universe has become very popular in the West and the practice is often used to create a peaceful atmosphere in homes and businesses.
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Traditions
Ever wondered what those little red envelopes were for? Ever been stumped by what type of gift you should bring to a dinner party? And should everything given be in multiples of the luck number eight? We clarify all those questions and more so you can enjoy any Chinese event without fear of committing a social faux pas.
Food
Stating that food is an important part of Chinese culture is a huge understatement. Every meeting, whether casual, business or pleasure, is guaranteed to include a generous offering of local cuisine. For the uninitiated, taking on the task of a Chinese banquet can be a monumental and daunting task. We will be sure to give you the scoop on what to expect.