Like the Romance languages, the Chinese languages are mutually unintelligible (that is what makes them different languages). But, because they share a common history and a good deal of common ...

In the Gregorian calendar, it usually begins around April 20. Chinese was established as an official language of the United Nations in 1946. However, in early years, Chinese was not commonly used ...

A leading academic has highlighted China’s rich mathematical history, including a startling fact about a well-known theorem.

This vivid narrative history of Chinese intellectuals and public life provides a guide to making sense of China today. Timothy Cheek presents a map and a method for understanding the intellectual in ...

The Department of Modern Languages offers a B.A. in Chinese Language and Culture. The growing importance of China in the world scene means increasing career opportunities for those who choose Chinese ...

With the rapid growth of China’s economy, as well as its burgeoning cultural and international influences, the Chinese language is in high demand in the United States and other Western countries.