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Speak excellent Chinese with accurate pronunciation and tones, OK if in slightly lower than natural speed. Understand basic grammar rules. Be able to engage in communications on topics taught in the ...

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Westlake Chinese School is offering beginner tai chi classes this fall, taught by longtime instructor and martial arts master ...

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Western businesses have been trying to “get inside” the vast Chinese market since the days of Marco Polo – it’s one of the top prizes of global commerce, and one that continues to inspire a frenzy of ...

Never discount the resolve of the American spirit in the face of adversity — in this case, the determination to learn a little bit of Mandarin Chinese to make navigating the popular TikTok alternative ...