Chengdu’s Pilot Program to Abolish the Hukou
Rural migrants – the oil that has kept the Chinese economic engine greased – are about to get an upgrade to their social status. Or is it that simple?
culture & politics
Plastic Bags, Ecology and Chengdu’s Effort to Clean Up
Since the Beijing Olympics the Chinese government has put forth a genuine effort to reduce pollution, but how’s the plastic bag ban working out in Chengdu?
7 Questions with Matt Gross, NY Times Travel Writer on Visiting Chengdu
What does a NY Times travel writer find most engaging and interesting about Chengdu? Read inside to hear Matt Gross’ impressions of Chengdu as he completes his first trip.
Greed & Corruption: the USA Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo
This is a first hand account of what went on behind the drab gray exterior of the USA Pavilion — a tale of greed, indifference, corruption, rebellion and eventually justice — written by one of the Student Ambassadors who worked there.
Raising a Child in China: Mixed Blood Prince
Over the last 6 months, I’ve been raising my half-Chinese child in China, his home country. Recently I’ve been noticing how they treat him: they love him too much.
4 Proven Tips to Master Basic Chinese
Learning Chinese is no small task and everyone can use some help at the beginning of this journey. Master the basics of Chinese with these 4 tips that are guaranteed accelerate your progress.