World of Chinese: Issue 1/2013

The World of Chinese is a bi-monthly English magazine dedicated to Chinese language and culture. Our mission is to share stories that entertain, inform and connect the growing number of Chinese learners and people interested in China. Our content focuses on people, contemporary trends, history, customs, language learning and more. We share personal experiences, human interest and the lighter quirkier side of all things Chinese. Discover China’s cities and read about personal adventures in our travel features. Stay informed with our light and practical business features, and learn about new trends in our cultural section and cover stories. Feature articles are accompanied by fun and useful vocabulary section while language features provide handy speaking tips based on real-life cross-cultural scenarios. Regular columns present the old and modern with a fun twist and interactive, practical content for Chinese learners. The aesthetic of the magazine strives for a balance between modern design and traditional Chinese elements, creating unique illustrations and page layouts worth pasting on your wall. We also run a daily blog and feature audio recordings and videos on our website. Published by The Commercial Press, China’s oldest publishing house, The World of Chinese takes pride in the international team behind its pages. We hope our diverse backgrounds and common passion for learning and sharing Chinese language and culture shine through every issue.