Journal

How Chinese Names Are Actually Chosen — And Why Yours Might Mean Something Beautiful
How Chinese Names Are Actually Chosen — And Why Yours Might Mean Something Beautiful
There is a moment, in most Chinese families, when a newborn's name becomes the subject of serious conversation. Not a casual one. A serious one — involving grandparents, perhaps a... Read more...
The Dying Art of Hand-Carved Seals — And the Masters Who Still Practise It
The Dying Art of Hand-Carved Seals — And the Masters Who Still Practise It
In most cities across Asia, you can get a seal cut by laser in twenty minutes. You hand over a piece of paper with your name on it. A technician... Read more...
The Most Considered Gift You Will Ever Give
The Most Considered Gift You Will Ever Give
There is a category of gift that most people have never given and never received. Not expensive, necessarily — though it can be. Not rare, in the sense of being... Read more...