When people think of the Arab world today, the first image is often oil wealth. Since the 20th century, oil has indeed transformed some Arab nations into legendary “rich kingdoms.” Yet long before...

In October 2012, I arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to begin my career in international Chinese education. Time passed quickly—nearly nine years later, I had not only taught and managed at the Conf...

 When people think of Thailand, countless keywords come to mind: golden temples, tropical beaches, exotic flavors, colorful festivals. Even those who have never been to the country probably know t

If every country has its own symbolic color, then the festive “Chinese Red” somehow finds an echo in the UK’s charm. My first imp...

By Chen Wenwen – Lecturer at Beijing Chinese Academy

Years later, when I look back on the day I decided to go to Brazil, it still feels like a dream. At the time, I knew almost nothing about the ...

By Zong Can – Lecturer at Beijing Language and Culture University

When people think of Cuba, what often comes to mind are Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, Cuban rum and cigars, the legendary women’s vo...

By Yali Feng

Back in 2011, when I was still a graduate student majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I had the chance to volunteer at an immersion Chinese elementary school in the U...