How the Chinese language has long been shaped by foreign influences

From Buddhism’s arrival in China to European exchange in the 1800s, external forces have left a mark on Chinese vocabulary and grammar.

EP4 Chinese chitchat vs English small talk: why they don’t follow the same rules?

In English, small talk usually revolves around things like the weather, weekend plans, or holidays. But in Chinese, chitchat ...
Asia Society

NCLC 2022: Why Learn Chinese? A Conversation With Language Learners

April 24, 2022 — In this conversation with Chinese language learners at the 2022 Virtual National Chinese Language Conference, students share their motivations behind learning Chinese and the ...
insider.si.edu

Ted’s Talk: A Conversation on Chinese Immigration History

Ted Gong is a modest man who emits a kindness reminiscent of my own Chinese father. He’s also the executive director of the 1882 Foundation and retired Foreign Service officer. On this particular ...