Fast Trains, Smart Cars
China has long been in the shadow of the United States when it came to scientific advancements. However, it appears
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Three of Jericho High School’s Chinese III students: Avery Porges, Stephanie Cen, and myself – Nicholas Yum – have entered
The Origins of Mahjong
This article is part two of a two part series in which I discuss the rules and origins of Mahjong.
The Rules of Mahjong
This article is part one of a two-part series in which I discuss the rules and origins of Mahjong. Rules
All About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year 2018 begins on February 16th. It marks the end of the Year of the Rooster and the
Did You Know?
China has a long, storied history in which many oddities have developed. From its people to its geography,
Szechuan Sauce?
By now, everyone has heard of the internet craze that is McDonald’s Szechuan sauce. With flavors inspired by
General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s chicken is a staple of the North American Chinese restaurant. This delectable dish is thought to have been
The Greatest Explorer You’ve Never Heard Of
Everybody knows that Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in fourteen hundred ninety-two. But, do you know about Zheng He
Why is China Named “China”?
Every country has a name. The origin of some names are quite obvious. For example, the United States of America