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The Chinese Qipao dress is a staple of modern Chinese fashion. However, the origin and history of the Qipao are shrouded in mystery and many myths.Qipao or Cheongsam?The Chinese Qipao is sometimes also called Cheongsam, but the former is more commonly used in French. Th...

The traditional paper umbrella is a Chinese invention, believed to have existed since the early 1st century AD. The Chinese paper umbrella has since spread to several Asian countries, including Japan, but also to other South and Southeast Asian countries such as Korea, Ma...

From the imperial family, to the nobles, to the poorest commoners, Chinese fans have played a very important role for all castes of Chinese society, and thus for Chinese culture and history. They are still very popular today, not only in China but also among Westerners. I...

China has experienced a religious revival over the past four decades, including a significant increase in Christian believers. The number of Chinese Protestants has grown by an average of 10 percent per year since 1979. By some estimates, China is on track to become the c...

10) A Chinese Wall FanThese traditional fans were invented during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 23). They were originally made of feathers, but have evolved over time to now most often have bamboo rivets. But during their history, they have gone through multiple phases, and...

Feng Shui (风水) is a Chinese philosophy that is very popular in the West, as it is interesting in many ways. But did you know that this Chinese word literally means “wind and water” in Chinese?