Chinese History
Chinese history is nearly as diverse as it is long. Though the line you'll hear in China reads something like "5,000 years of uninterrupted history", this is a bit misleading. The country can certainly take pride in that it is one of the longest running civilized habitations on earth - "uninterrupted", however, is a bit of a distortion.
What follows is our attempt at a China history primer - a graphical representation of China's dynastic past, with a smattering of details to give you just a taste. Simply click on the dynasty to get a bit more info.
Understanding Chinese Pinyin
Simply put, pinyin is a way to take the many thousands of ideograms that make up the Chinese language and put them into a more accessible Romanized format (read: use letters us Laowai are familiar with, as opposed to the random lines that Chinese seem to have no problem with)
Software For Learning Chinese
There is no shortage of software vying for the growing market of Chinese language learners. Here we list a few of the ones that stand out due to popularity, quality or personal experience with it. Should you have any suggestions for the inclusion of specific software on this page, please let us know.Chinese Visas
China requires pretty much everyone entering the country to have the appropriate visa. Offered here is a summary of the various visa types and their requirements. It is advisable that you check with your local Chinese embassy to confirm this information and to get country-specific details.
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