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Written by a Chinese person who lived in China for 23 years — now based in Finland. Honest, personal guides to food, travel, cities, culture, and language.
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Twice-Cooked Pork (回锅肉): The Dish Every Sichuan Family Grows Up With
Twice-cooked pork isn't fancy. It's the dish Sichuan grandmothers make on weekdays — and it's one of the greatest things you'll ever eat. Here's the real story behind huíguōròu.
China Visa-Free for Finnish Citizens: Everything You Need to Know
Finland is on China's visa-free list — here's what that means in practice, entry requirements, how long you can stay, and tips from someone who knows China from the inside.
Chengdu: The City That Taught Me How to Slow Down
Chengdu isn't trying to impress you. It's too busy drinking tea, eating hotpot, and living well. Here's what makes Sichuan's capital one of China's most liveable — and loveable — cities.
Why "Chinese New Year" Is the More Accurate Name Than "Lunar New Year"
Every year the debate resurfaces: Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year? Here are the historical, cultural and linguistic reasons why the traditional name is more accurate.
Chinese Characters Are Pictures: 10 象形字 That Prove It
Chinese characters look impossibly complex — until you see where they came from. These ten pictographic characters (象形字) still look like what they mean, thousands of years later.