Our weekly cultural post
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Ji Wen] Introduction In Chinese culture, the concept of “face”, or 面子 (miànzi), holds profound significance. It is more than just a social construct—it’s a cornerstone of relationships, a measure of one’s dignity and reputation, and a driving force in both personal and Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM – Author: Hadrien Giral-Ghattas] About Wang Bing Early life and education Wang Bing was born in 1967 in Shaanxi Province. He grew up in a country in mutation and was a witness of the opening of China to the world and the development of the industries Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – HU WENCONG] The national flag of the People’s Republic of China, also known as the Five-Star Red Flag, features a Chinese red field with five golden stars located in the upper left corner.The flag was designed by Zeng Liansong and was first hoisted by Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM – Author: Davide Peluso] Introduction In the flowing elegance of ink upon parchment lies a story of human expression unparalleled in its depth and artistry. Chinese calligraphy, an ancient tradition, transcends mere writing. It is a dance of strokes, a symphony of lines, and a bridge Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Gianni Hu] Among the Four Great Classical Novels of China (中国四大名著), Outlaws of the Marsh (水浒传, Shuǐhǔ Zhuàn), authored by Shi Nai’an during the Ming dynasty, stands as a towering achievement in Chinese literature. This epic tale, rich with adventure and drama, narrates Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Authors: Yazhi Hu] 三国演义 (The romance of The Three Kingdoms) is a famous historical novel in China, written by Luo Guangzhong in the fourteenth century. Based on the history, this literary work describes the war between Wei, Shu and Wu from the second half Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Jessica Zheng] Journey to the West is the first chapter-based novel in Chinese literature to embody elements of romanticism, featuring themes of gods, demons, and mythical adventures. It spans 100 chapters and is regarded as one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels (四大名著). Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Matilde Spanò] Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦, Hóng lóu mèng), is one of the 18th century China’s most celebrated classical novels written by Cao Xueqin, and considered as one of the “Four Great Classical Novels” of Chinese literature. The novel is a Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Luois Yu-Garambois] Fan Zhendong is a 27-year-old (born 1997) professional Chinese table tennis player. He is currently ranked 2nd in the world, having already led the ITTF World Rankings in previous years. His nickname in Chinese is ‘Xiao Pang’ (or ‘Little Fatty’). Coming Read more…
[BCSA SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM 24/25 – Author: Ni Jianhao] As the US presidential election gradually closes in, and at the time of publishing may have already concluded, we explore the consequences of a US presidential race that has already captured the world’s attention. Will a return of Trump to the Read more…