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Why Is Tipping Not a Common Practice in China? Tipping is not a prevalent cultural practice in China. This stands in stark contrast to many Western countries, especially the United States, where tips make up a significant portion of many service workers’ income. To understand this phenomenon, it is useful to examine it from historical, …
The Mirror of the Other: Chinese Culture Through Foreign Eyes “In China, I cannot tell whether I am reading an ancient book or watching a film set in the future.” So observed a French sinologist who had lived in China for a decade. To foreigners, Chinese culture has long been a mirror brimming with fascination …
How Many Cultures Are There in China? The question “How many cultures are there in China?” may seem simple, yet it touches on one of the most fundamental dilemmas in cultural studies. It is nearly impossible to arrive at an exact number. This is not because of insufficient research, but because of the very nature …
The “996 Work Culture” in China: Origins, Legal Status, and Changing Workplace Norms The “996 work culture” is a historically rooted and highly controversial phenomenon in China’s workplace. It refers to an overtime work schedule in which employees work from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., six days a week. The practice gained widespread public attention …
Shared Roots, Divergent Paths: Why Korean Culture Is “Harmonious yet Distinct” from Chinese Culture Walking through the streets of Seoul, one encounters ancient palaces with gracefully upturned eaves standing alongside towering skyscrapers, while Hangul shop signs appear beside traditional Chinese-character calligraphy. To Chinese visitors, Korean culture can feel remarkably familiar, yet full of distinctive touches. …