Winning Stratagems – Thirty-Six Stratagems
Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea (瞞天過海) This scheme about deceit and disguise is usually listed as number one of the well-known “Thirty-Six Stratagems. … Read more
Deceiving the Heavens to Cross the Sea (瞞天過海) This scheme about deceit and disguise is usually listed as number one of the well-known “Thirty-Six Stratagems. … Read more
Almost all Chinese speakers know the famous “Thirty-Six Stratagems” and many apply these strategies or practical ruses in warfare, politics, business, gaming, and even daily … Read more
When we review the history of Chinese cuisine, we notice that it is marked by both variety and change. Since ancient times, food used to … Read more
Chinese regional cuisines are different cuisines found in different provinces and prefectures of China as well as from larger Chinese communities overseas. A number of … Read more
American sinologist William Theodore de Bary once said that “If we were to characterize in one word the Chinese way of life for the last … Read more
Loess has not only shaped the Loess Plateau but also nurtured and nourished China’s “yellow civilization.” The Loess Plateau is the birthplace of Chinese civilization, … Read more
The official language of the People’s Republic of China (PRC for short) is Chinese, which is based on the northern dialect. It is usually referred … Read more
It is said that there are generally three ways for people of picking up food to eat: 40% of people grasp or tear food with … Read more
China, the homeland of tea, is the first country to grow, produce and drink tea. Throughout the dynastic history of China, the enthusiasm of the … Read more
Yueyang Tower, Yellow Crane Tower, Tengwang Pavilion and Penglai Pavilion are the four famous towers in China, whose unique architectural styles are of great significance … Read more
During the long history of the Chinese nation, two main garden traditions have gradually formed: the vast imperial gardens and the private gardens. The former … Read more
China particularly loves its native lotus flowers, camellia, azalea, peonies, chrysanthemums, etc. Perfumed and exquisite, these flowers are symbols of purity, perseverance, renewal and devotion. … Read more