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Law zone

China Bans Eating Wild Animals

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (China's highest legislative body) has banned the trade of wild animals in the country. The decision came into force on Monday, February 24.

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Analysis

For Whom the Hong Kong Bell Tolls

China is the world's second-largest economy and competes with the US for leadership. So, does the communist system allow a large country to get rich no worse than democracy, and can we forget about…

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Everyday life

Getting Married on Vacation

Hundreds of millions of Chinese residents are preparing for the New Year holidays, which will last seven days. However, some employees will receive an additional eight days off. These are unmarried…

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Everyday life

One Child Is Not Enough for the Chinese

China is planning to officially abandon all birth restrictions. In doing so, the state will drastically change its policy in this regard, offering its citizens to have as many children as possible…

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Visas

China seeks talent

Chinese authorities have begun issuing special long-term visas to attract highly qualified specialists from abroad. According to Chinese media, the visas, which allow unlimited entries into the…

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Gourmet guide

Culinary Secrets of China

National cuisine is an integral part of any country with a rich cultural heritage, and China's heritage, moreover, spans more than one thousand years. What should be included in the mandatory…

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News

Beijing Simplifies Issuance of Residence Permits

Beijing authorities have taken up the construction of the city's Silicon Valley with renewed vigor. Foreign IT specialists will help breathe new life into it. To attract them to work, officials have…

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Everyday life

China Advances in Demographics

As previously reported, Chinese authorities have abandoned the demographic concept of 'One family, one child.' However, restrictions on childbirth still remain: parents are not allowed to have a…

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Everyday life

One family – and two children

The Chinese authorities have finally decided to abandon the birth control system 'One family – one child', which has been in effect in this country for several decades. 'The state will allow couples…

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Photo

The ABCs of a Chinese Feast

If you are lucky enough to be invited to lunch at a Chinese family or to an official reception, it is very desirable to bring a small gift for the hosts – for example, a bottle of wine, cigarettes…

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Country guide

China's Own 'Cockroaches'

China remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This exotic and fascinatingly incomprehensible country with hospitable and welcoming locals is visited by millions of tourists…

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Gourmet guide

Cuisine of Chinese Regions

There are four main types of cuisine in China. These are Cantonese cuisine, characteristic of the southern province of Guangdong (and neighboring Hong Kong); Sichuan cuisine from the western region…

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