You're a Pig - The Chinese ZodiacIf you're in China and someone asks you if you're a pig, don't hit them; they could just be asking your age! Here's a quick guide to the Chinese zodiac.

The Skinny on Getting Called Fat

In China it is quite common to greet a friend you haven’t seen in a while, especially after a festive holiday like Chinese New Year, by telling them they look much fatter.

Giving Cash Gifts

Money is a common gift in China, but one cannot simply fork over a few bills without thought to etiquette.

Trash Talking

Neighborhood trash collection is a breeze, but on the national level, China’s solid waste reaching a dangerous state of crisis. China’s trash problem is piling up.

Red China

The color red is a particularly important one in Chinese culture.

Finger Snapping

People snap their fingers for a host of reasons in the West: to punctuate a conversation, to mark the beat in a piece of music, or any number of other reasons.