Sharon S.Y. Lee is an attorney and author whose writing has been recognized with a number of awards, including the John ...

Director Lan Hongchun discusses how overseas Chinese correspondence shaped 'Dear You,' now past $255 million at the Mainland ...

The late, great sinologist Simon Leys once pointed out a peculiar paradox. China is the world’s oldest surviving civilization, and yet very little material of its past remains—far less than in Europe ...

This proverb is striking, even uncomfortable in modern reading. It uses a vivid image - a kite cut loose from its string - to describe a woman without love or emotional anchoring. On the surface, it ...

China has given President Donald Trump a new nickname ahead of his historic visit. Trump's Chinese nickname "Chuan Jianguo" has been circulating on Chinese social media. It literally translates to ...

Language is more than a communication tool. It is a carrier of culture, identity, and history. Among the world’s most influential languages, Chinese and Arabic stand out for their deep historical ...

Warmer waters in the Pacific Ocean may have brought devastating floods to the cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, according to a recent study in which its authors link three wildly different lines ...

Firecrackers will spark and red lanterns will glow from Beijing to Austin as millions welcome Lunar New Year, also referred to as Chinese New Year, and usher in the Year of the Fire Horse. The holiday ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

The Lunar New Year starts today, Feb. 17, with the rise of the new moon and celebrations until the next full moon. The Year of the Snake has ended and this morning's new moon gave rise to the Year of ...