VOA Mandarin: China’s 2024 lottery sales hit 40-year high
China's 2024 lottery sales reached a record of 620 billion yuan ($84.8 billion), averaging more than 2,000 yuan per person as ...
The 'biggest winner' of a potential TikTok ban? Duolingo. Here’s why.
As "TikTok refugees" flood to Chinese site RedNote, language learning app Duolingo has reported an over 200% spike in people learning Mandarin.
Chinese animated blockbuster 'Ne Zha 2' hits North American big screen
Children look at a poster for "Ne Zha 2" in a theater in Los Angeles County, the United States, Feb. 14, 2025. Chinese box ...
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Growing Global Popularity of Mandarin in the Global South
Recent media pieces have drawn attention to the growing popularity of Mandarin and the use of language in promoting socio-economic ties between China and other countries, especially in the Global ...
JEA begins water main replacement in Mandarin, traffic delays on San Jose Blvd. expect through May
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver forced the closure of the southbound 405 Freeway through the ...
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Moving forward together: Improving health outcomes for LGBTIQA+ people
We draw from our experience working to improve LGBTIQA+ health outcomes to identify the particular needs of LGBTIQA+ people and suggest vital actions that can be taken by key stakeholder groups.
Lunar New Year greetings can be fun but stressful. Here’s a guide.
If you want to greet your relatives or impress your friends, here are some popular Mandarin and Cantonese phrases, and how to pronounce them.
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As US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu, interest in Mandarin rises
The Mandarin programme’s importance really lies in helping the younger generation of Americans understand and appreciate Chinese people and culture,” said Ms Chen. These grassroots ...
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DEI should support merit, not break it, says sacked equity and diversity commissioner
DEI has been a useful shorthand for programs that work to counteract biases. Linda Colley is concerned it's being ...
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In China, Lunar New Year celebrations subdued as U.S. tariffs cast a shadow
China's weeklong Lunar New Year holiday spurs consumer activity, but the vibe in the world's second-largest economy remains subdued. And new U.S. tariffs cast a fresh shadow.