Is The Family Pressure in China Too Much?
This past Chinese New Year, we noticed a glaring absence from the family gatherings – one of Jun’s relatives, a
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Photo Essay: Chinese New Year 2017 in Rural Hangzhou, China
It’s the year of the golden rooster. Happy Chinese New Year! While I’m taking a little time off to recharge
Read moreAsk the Yangxifu: Siblings Won’t Give Hongbao at her Chinese Wedding
A Western woman plans to invite her siblings to her wedding ceremony in Beijing. The problem? They refuse to give hongbao (red envelopes with money inside).
Read moreAsk the Yangxifu: Chinese New Year Red Envelopes For Boyfriend?
A Western woman wants to give her Chinese boyfriend hongbao/lai see because he’s younger, but those red envelopes are really more for kids.
Read moreHow To Make It A Very Chinese Christmas
Tips on how to make this a very Chinese Christmas, from Chinese Christmas ornaments and decorations to a Chinese Christmas dinner.
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