I am getting old, turning 40 years old in the upcoming year. People know that a man at this age will face to health problem sooner or later, and it especially doesn't help maintaining certain bad habits such as smoking or drinking. In order to combat the inevitability of old...
China boasts an impressive population of just over 1.3billion citizens. China covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres (3.7 million square miles). It is the world's second-largest country by land area. China is made up of 22 provinces within 5 regions. Transportation in mainland China has been prioritized by the government...
CPG will be posting a series as part of our Summer Internship program featuring the views and first impressions of China of our foreign interns. This first post is from Marco Rossini. In order to define a country I think one should take into account several features and aspects. These...
Ever since coming to China in 2004, I was amazed at the rate of change throughout the country. Highways, railways, and building complexes appear as if by magic. This was especially apparent during the few years before the Olympic Games of 2008 in Beijing, during which subway lines appeared as...
As part of Beijing's ancient culture, the Hutongs are very distinctive for their uniquely Chinese character. "Hutong" is originally a Mongolian term meaning "small lane" in English. These "lanes" can best be described as winding alleyways, which are often lined with traditional restaurants, shops and homes. Many cultural experts of...
