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How do I understand Chinese culture?

August 12, 2025 by chinesespeaking

Fascinating question. Having lived in China for several years, and being married to a Chinese wife, I think my first impulse is to say, “don’t …

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Why do brides in China wear red instead of white for the wedding dress?

March 1, 2025 by chinesespeaking

Modern day brides in China make use of red as well as white depending on the ethnicity of the Chinese group. A hundred couples from …

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