Category: China and Hong Kong Travel
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Is Hong Kong A Separate Country Or A Part Of China?
In 1997 when Hong Kong’s rule reverted to China, I had just moved back to Hong Kong. I spent many years living and working in Hong Kong during that time. Hong Kong and China have basic laws similar to what we would in the United States consider our constitution or our rights as individuals and…
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How Similar Are The Chinese And Vietnamese Languages?
I have studied both Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese, so I know how similar both languages are; even though they are very different, they have similar characteristics. Vietnamese and Chinese are Asian languages, though they come from different language families. Vietnamese and Chinese are both tonal languages and have similar sentence structures. They are monosyllabic languages,…
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What Is the Origins Of The Name China?
In Chinese, the name for China is “Zhongguo,” or the middle kingdom. China is the term that most of the world knows or recognizes, not “Zhongguo” or Middle Kingdom. China’s name comes from the Sanskrit name “Cina.” The name refers to the Qin Dynasty, the first dynasty to rule China. The name “Cina” or “China”…
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Dogs In The Tibetan Monastery, Fun Facts
I have always loved dogs and had over five Tibetan spaniels; we used to breed Tibetan Spaniels in China. Many people may not realize this, but Tibetan dogs have a long history of living in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries with Tibetan Monks. Tibetan dogs have been essential to Buddhist monasteries for thousands of years. Different Tibetan…
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What Is The Official Language Of Hong Kong?
If anyone is looking to do business or travel to Hong Kong, it is good to understand the official language of Hong Kong. Hong Kong has always been a melting pot where many languages are spoken. The official language of Hong Kong is Chinese and English. The residents of Hong Kong are native Cantonese Chinese…
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How Much Does The Great Wall Of China Weigh?
You’ve likely heard of the iconic Great Wall of China and know a fair amount about its scale, length, and history – but have you ever stopped to think about how much it weighs? Many assume that such an immense structure must weigh tons, if not billions of tons even, yet the answer is far…