Chinese Learning – Class 3: Ordering Food and Drinks Food is a big part of life in China. In this class, let’s learn how to order food and drinks. 🍜 Key Phrases 我要… (wǒ yào…) – I want… 请给我菜单 (qǐng gěi wǒ càidān) – Please give me the menu 一杯水 (yì bēi shuǐ) – A glass of water 一碗米饭 (yì wǎn mǐfàn)...

China has made new changes to how foreign workers are classified, and it could affect how expats apply for or renew their work permits. The Ministry of Human Resources announced that the country is giving more power to local governments to decide which foreign professionals are most needed in their area. Before, foreign workers were grouped under three main types — Category A (top...

A growing online debate in China has drawn attention to a small group of foreign students, including some from Africa, accused of staying in universities for years without completing their studies. The reports have sparked national discussion about fairness, scholarship rules, and the real purpose of international education. What Sparked the Debate A recent report in Chinese media described...

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Learning Mandarin might feel intimidating at first, but you don’t have to master thousands of characters to start communicating. Just a few phrases can make your life in China much smoother — from shopping and traveling to making friends. 50 Useful Mandarin Phrases 你好 (Nǐ hǎo) – Hello 👋 早上好 (Zǎo shàng hǎo) – Good morning 🌅 晚上好 (Wǎn shàng hǎo) – Good...