Hey Mefis! I am asking this question on behalf of my brother-in-law who recently got laid off. Does anyone here have advice to give to a guy with a degree in Chinese and minor in business who would like to work in manufacturing/ sourcing for a US company either in the US or China? [more inside]
posted by catrae on Apr 25, 2013 - 6 answers

To what extent do cultural values affect foreign policy making between U.S. and China? [more inside]
posted by espada0 on Feb 14, 2012 - 11 answers

What is the best way to learn written Chinese? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Apr 1, 2011 - 13 answers

I'd love to get tips/resources for 1) learning more about the Chinese language and culture for work travel, 2) doing graphic design for a Chinese audience and 3) learning more about working with Chinese writing (this was helpful, for example).* Thoughts? *Bonus points if anyone can tell me if there are any Chinese typefaces I could access that have a particularly whimsical, fun, or child-like feel. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster on Apr 12, 2009 - 12 answers

anyone familiar with the language/alphabet used in this WWII-era document from western China? my best guess is something related to the Yi language, but that could (of course) be totally wrong.
posted by garfy3 on May 13, 2008 - 7 answers

Can anyone recommend some good Mandarin programs in China? [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza on Feb 9, 2008 - 5 answers

What does the phrase "Hong Jun" mean? [more inside]
posted by furiousxgeorge on Sep 8, 2007 - 8 answers

Help me find college-level Chinese language programs in China. [more inside]
posted by mjklin on May 22, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I pick a good university and course to learn Mandarin in China? [more inside]
posted by spiff101 on Nov 9, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm interested in going to China next summer (summer 2006), and have been looking for language school/summer programs. [more inside]
posted by jare2003 on May 2, 2005 - 6 answers