Blog Tag - Politics

Mandarin Monday: Previously On White House Soap Opera And Say Hello to The New Cast
Katy Perry's "Firework" may still be ringing in your ears, but the inauguration is already last week's news. Yet, the ongoing protests and debates ...
Throwback Thursday: Goodbye Donald Edition
Though you might not know it from certain political WeChat groups in which partisans cling desperately to an alternate reality, the US election is...
What Will The "Two Sessions" Do to Your Life Before The New "Five-Year Plan" Come Out
After several postponements, this year's Two Sessions (两会 liǎnghuì), which would usually take place at the beginning of March, have finally been...
How China's Provinces Came to Have Their Single Word Abbreviations
Mandarin Monday is a weekly column where we help you improve your Chinese by detailing learning tips, fun and practical phrases, and trends. If you...
US Embassy Warns US Citizens to be Vigilant of Security Risks in China
On Tuesday, the US Embassy issued a China-wide warning to US citizens informing them to be vigilant on account of "heightened tension in the Middle...
Behind the Controversy: Huawei Users Speak
Amid trade war tensions, Huawei is the oft-referenced pariah or champion (as the case may be), exemplifying questions about the direction of 5G, the...
Trade War Meets Beijing’s F&B Scene: How Will New Tariffs Impact Your Wallet?
Meat, certain vegetables, roasted coffee, certain pasta, and alcohol (including beer, wine, and gin) are but a few of the American food products set...
The Complete Beginners Guide to China-Africa Relations
China's growing dealings with Africa over the past 70 years remains one of the most controversial international relations talking points of the 21st...
DP Reduce Tariff-Tensions With 6 Great American Restaurants
In the past few days, tensions between the United States of America and China have grown due to tit-for-tat tariffs on certain products set by their...
China, India Promote Cultural, Historic Ties Through Film
This post comes courtesy of our content partners over at China Film Insider. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Xi Jinping...
Calling All Brits in Beijing: Today (Feb 4) is Overseas Voter Registration Day, Register Before EU Referendum
May 27 is the deadline for UK expats living in Beijing to register if you're looking to vote by proxy (it is likely already too late to vote by post...
It's Still Super Tuesday for Democrats Abroad: Vote in the Primary Sunday, March 6 at The Bookworm
United States citizens feeling disconnected from the political process now have an opportunity to get involved, at least for those who identify...