Explore every episode of the podcast 100 Facts About China
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Civilization, Population, Language, and a Great Wall and more | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:19:00 | |
| Chinese Zodiac The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, each year associated with an animal sign and more | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:13:35 | |
| Longmen Grottoes A series of caves and grottoes housing thousands of Buddhist statues and more.mp3 | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
| Qinghai-Tibet Plateau The world's highest and largest plateau, known as the Roof of the World and more | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:14:45 | |
| Chinese Seal Carving An ancient art form used for personal identification and more | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:16:03 | |
| Spring Rolls A popular Chinese dish, especially during the Spring Festival and more | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:15:37 | |
| Chinese Gardens Classical gardens, especially in Suzhou, are renowned for their beauty and design and more | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:15:31 | |
| Tang Dynasty Poetry The Tang dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese poetry and more | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:16:19 | |
| Gobi Desert The Gobi Desert is a large desert region in northern China and southern Mongolia and more | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:15:53 | |
| Silk Road The ancient Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting China with the West and more | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:12:05 | |
| Ethnic Groups China officially recognizes 56 ethnic groups, with Han Chinese being the majority and more | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:13:38 | |
| Population Density The eastern part of China is more densely populated than the western regions and more | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:14:05 | |
| Peking University One of China's top universities, founded in 18 and more | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:15:37 | |
| Festivals Other major festivals include the Mid-Autumn Festival and Dragon Boat Festival and more | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:13:47 | |
| Cultural Revolution Initiated by Mao Zedong in 1966, it aimed to preserve communist ideology by purging remnants of capitalist and traditional elements and more | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:15:01 | |
| Territorial Claims China has ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea and more | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:13:11 | |
| National Day October 1st is celebrated as National Day in China, marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in 19 and more | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:13:23 | |
| Territorial Size China is the fourth-largest country by land area and more | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:13:01 | |
| Peking Opera A traditional Chinese theater form combining music, vocal performance, mime, dance, and acrobatics and more | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:13:52 | |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region with a high degree of autonomy and more | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:14:00 | |
| Dynasties China's history is marked by several dynasties, including the Han, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing and more | 23 Aug 2025 | 00:13:24 | |
| Ancient Civilization, Population, Language, and a Great Wall | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:15:15 | |
| Chinese Hot Pot: A | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:04:02 | |
Chinese Hot Pot: A | |||
| The Bund: A famous waterfront area in Shanghai. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:03:37 | |
The Bund: A famous waterfront area in Shanghai. | |||
| Chinese Zodiac: The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, each year associated with an animal sign. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:02:12 | |
Chinese Zodiac: The Chinese zodiac consists of a 12-year cycle, each year associated with an animal sign. | |||
| Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the West. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:04:11 | |
Silk Road: An ancient network of trade routes that connected China with the West. | |||
| National Museum of China: Located in Beijing, it is one of the largest museums in the world. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:05:14 | |
National Museum of China: Located in Beijing, it is one of the largest museums in the world. | |||
| Chinese Paper Cutting: A traditional folk art used for decoration. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:03:31 | |
Chinese Paper Cutting: A traditional folk art used for decoration. | |||
| Longmen Grottoes: A series of caves and grottoes housing thousands of Buddhist statues. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:04:02 | |
Longmen Grottoes: A series of caves and grottoes housing thousands of Buddhist statues. | |||
| Chinese Gardens: Often designed to reflect natural landscapes and incorporate water features. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:03:26 | |
Chinese Gardens: Often designed to reflect natural landscapes and incorporate water features. | |||
| Chinese Silk: Historically a major export, with silk production dating back thousands of years. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:03:23 | |
Chinese Silk: Historically a major export, with silk production dating back thousands of years. | |||
| Red Lanterns: Symbolize good fortune and are commonly used in festivals and celebrations. | 16 Aug 2024 | 00:04:12 | |
Red Lanterns: Symbolize good fortune and are commonly used in festivals and celebrations. | |||
| Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: The world's highest and largest plateau, known as the "Roof of the World." | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:43 | |
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau: The world's highest and largest plateau, known as the "Roof of the World." | |||
| Chengdu: Known for its pandas and spicy cuisine. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:14 | |
Chengdu: Known for its pandas and spicy cuisine. | |||
| Chinese Ceramics: China has a long history of ceramic production, known for its beauty and craftsmanship. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:05:36 | |
Chinese Ceramics: China has a long history of ceramic production, known for its beauty and craftsmanship. | |||
| Chinese Seal Carving: An ancient art form used for personal identification. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:24 | |
Chinese Seal Carving: An ancient art form used for personal identification. | |||
| Chinese Characters: The writing system is logographic, with each character representing a word or phrase. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:24 | |
Chinese Characters: The writing system is logographic, with each character representing a word or phrase. | |||
| Chinese Painting: Often features landscapes, birds, and flowers. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:11 | |
Chinese Painting: Often features landscapes, birds, and flowers. | |||
| Chinese Lantern Festival: Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:37 | |
Chinese Lantern Festival: Celebrated on the 15th day of the first lunar month, marking the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. | |||
| Spring Rolls: A popular Chinese dish, especially during the Spring Festival. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:23 | |
Spring Rolls: A popular Chinese dish, especially during the Spring Festival. | |||
| Daoism (Taoism): A philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the Way). | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:18 | |
Daoism (Taoism): A philosophical and religious tradition that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao (the Way). | |||
| Confucianism: A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing ethics and social harmony. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:29 | |
Confucianism: A philosophy based on the teachings of Confucius, emphasizing ethics and social harmony. | |||
| Tea Houses: Traditional tea houses are popular social gathering spots. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:01 | |
Tea Houses: Traditional tea houses are popular social gathering spots. | |||
| Chinese Gardens: Classical gardens, especially in Suzhou, are renowned for their beauty and design. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:42 | |
Chinese Gardens: Classical gardens, especially in Suzhou, are renowned for their beauty and design. | |||
| Ming Dynasty Porcelain: Known for its high-quality ceramics, particularly blue-and-white porcelain. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:56 | |
Ming Dynasty Porcelain: Known for its high-quality ceramics, particularly blue-and-white porcelain. | |||
| Yuan Dynasty: Established by Kublai Khan, a Mongol leader, in the 13th century. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:01 | |
Yuan Dynasty: Established by Kublai Khan, a Mongol leader, in the 13th century. | |||
| Tang Dynasty Poetry: The Tang dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese poetry. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:05:07 | |
Tang Dynasty Poetry: The Tang dynasty is considered a golden age of Chinese poetry. | |||
| Three Gorges Dam: The world's largest hydroelectric power station, located on the Yangtze River. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:37 | |
Three Gorges Dam: The world's largest hydroelectric power station, located on the Yangtze River. | |||
| Chinese Ink Painting: A traditional art form using black ink on paper or silk. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:03:38 | |
Chinese Ink Painting: A traditional art form using black ink on paper or silk. | |||
| Peking Opera Masks: The colorful masks worn in Peking Opera symbolize different characters and emotions. | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:04:31 | |
Peking Opera Masks: The colorful masks worn in Peking Opera symbolize different characters and emotions. | |||