International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship – TJNU
Study at Tianjin Normal University (TJNU) Are you passionate about teaching Chinese to speakers around the world?To support the global development of Chinese language education and meet the growing demand for qualified teachers, the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC) offers the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship.Tianjin Normal University (TJNU), a long-standing leader in […]
Discovery of a New Homo Species: Homo Juluensis
Researchers have identified a new species of Homo, named Homo juluensis, based on the discovery of large skull fossils in China. In a study published in PaleoAnthropology in May 2024, Wu and Bae described a series of unusual hominin fossils found decades ago in Xujiayao, northern China. The fossils exhibited large and broad skulls with […]
2025 Fudan University International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship Application Guide
Are you passionate about Chinese language education?Fudan University invites global learners to apply for the 2025 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, funded by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC). This scholarship supports students interested in Chinese language and literature, aspiring Chinese teachers, and those preparing for the MTCSOL (Master of Teaching Chinese to […]
How Ancient Mesopotamians Experienced Emotions in Their Bodies
Researchers have explored ancient texts to investigate whether humans experience emotions similarly across different times, languages, and cultures. By analyzing a vast collection of ancient writings, they examined how people in Mesopotamia, located in present-day Iraq, perceived and expressed their emotions thousands of years ago. Feeling emotions physically, like a tight chest from anxiety or […]
“Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Future Materials – 2025
🌏 About the Program The “Zhi-Hong” International Summer School on Advanced Materials (ISS-AM) is a prestigious two-week academic and cultural program hosted by the School of Materials Science and Engineering (SMSE) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). Named in tribute to Professor Zhihong Zhou, the founder of SMSE, the summer school also carries a symbolic […]
4,000-Year-Old Geometry Mistake Discovered on Babylonian Tablet
A small clay tablet from the ancient city of Kish in present-day Iraq reveals a student’s miscalculation of a triangle’s area, dating back 4,000 years. What Is It Called? The Babylonian Geometry Homework. What Is It? A cuneiform mathematical tablet containing an incorrect answer. Where Was It Found? Tell Ingharra, Kish (Sumer), in modern-day Iraq. […]
Challenges of Learning Chinese and Effective Study Methods
Chinese is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, yet it is considered difficult to learn especially for those accustomed to the Latin alphabet. However, with the right strategies and consistent effort, mastering Chinese is entirely possible. In this article, we will explore why Chinese is perceived as a challenging language, its […]
China’s 14th National People’s Congress Third Session and Economic Goals
The Third Session of China’s 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) convened on Wednesday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior leaders attended the opening meeting, where Premier Li Qiang presented a government work report. This report comprehensively evaluates China’s achievements in 2024, outlines the government’s […]
If this is the end of Pax Americana, what comes next?
Zhou Bo / Senior fellow of the Centre for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University US Vice-President J.D. Vance’s speech at the recently concluded Munich Security Conference was an unexpected stab in the back for America’s appalled allies. Without any talk on how to end the war in Ukraine, he accused European capitals of […]
2025 Silk Road Program of Chinese Government Scholarship at UIBE
Introduction The Silk Road Scholarship Program of the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at the University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative and is designed to cultivate talented individuals with broad international perspectives, high-quality education, and cross-cultural backgrounds. This program is officially managed by the China Scholarship Council. The […]