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Articles on Chinese Culture, Philosophy, History and Language

The Eight Trigrams of the I-Ching (Yijing)

Understanding the eight trigrams and the two primary trigram arrangements can provide great insight into a study of the I-Ching as well as patterns in nature and life.

The Mysterious Iron Balls of Baoding

How much do you know about those little chrome plated exercise balls from China? Just what I thought... they are good for you. Well, here the author wants to know more and searches until he finds some answers.

The Seventh Day of the Seventh Moon

The Double 7th Festival is on the seventh day of the seventh moon of the Chinese lunar year. Nowadays, it is not widely celebrated, but there is such a touching romance story behind the festival that every Chinese, young or aged, knows it to its smallest triviality.

Tiger Girl: a Kung fu Story for Children and Adults

This is a story about a girl named, Liz Ying Lee, (Ying stands for brave).

Western Fast Foods in China

China answers the Big Mac with its own version

Year of the Horse

According to the Chinese tradition, the horse has great capacity for both good and evil.

Year of the Snake

According to the Chinese tradition, the snake is the astrological companion to the dragon, or the Yin to the Dragon's Yang force.

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