In addition to criminal gangs and triads what are the secret societies that exist, or are rumoured to exist, in China? The CCP has an official government department for relations with them. Also any that are made-u in Chinese mythology like demon hunting secret orgs etc.

Anything like Freemasons, skull and crossbones we have in the west etc?

我学中文在大学和我的老师said that 中国人 call han chinese 汉族，in what context do you use 汉族 and 韩国, i know the second one can also mean korean, i read that 族 can also mean ethnic group tribe or clan, do the Chinese use it? im from naturally multi ethnic country, and we don't really have words for ethnic groups, there are similar terms like Mayan but its more geographical linguistic more than ethnic, so is it like a chinese only feature? and why its the one for han Chinese so similar to the world for Korean, wouldn't the word for korean be supposed to be more similar to the world for Chinese Koreans? was it Confucian influence or is it a reminiscent of the Manchu dominance? or a third way of the little window of time where both japan and china had influence over korea? and for my second question, would you call a singaporean 汉字？if its ethnically han?

I was just visiting China to visit family (I'm full Chinese), and I was in a mall alone when 2 high school girls approached me and asked me for my WeChat. They said I was pretty, and they had the scanner ready and everything, but I was wary so I refused. Is this some kind of scam or is it just normal here, because it's very different from what I'm used to... (I'm in their age group if that helps and sorry if this sort of post isn't allowed here, I'll remove it if it isn't)

Who is your favorite Chinese male protagonist in Japanese anime ?

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I’m currently dating a Mainland Chinese man, and I’m curious as to other people’s experience in dating. I’ve watched videos on YouTube but most of them are black or white people dating Chinese in China, so I was wondering what is it like from a Chinese, or an Asian’s perspective?

Wondering exactly what 不错的故事 translates to, and if possible - how can I write "Really good story" in Chinese?

I’ve read that in Malaysia, Chinese typically grow up in isolated communities from other ethnic groups (Bumiputras, Tamils, etc.), unlike the Chinese diaspora in Western countries (US, UK, Australia), and they’re apparently one of the wealthiest ethnicities in the country.

They also seem to have a stronger affinity for their heritage than the Chinese in other Southeast Asian countries (acc. To Wikipedia), probably as a result of the ethnic discrimination they’ve faced by Bumiputras.

Two of my most favourite YouTubers are Malaysian Chinese (Nigel Ng aka Uncle Roger, Fayefilms) -Nigel is entertaining af, fayefilms has helped me study more effectively.

Hi, what's the origin story for calling China the middle country 中国? Is it because the people who chose the name referenced their location as the center of the world so other countries/ Kingdoms would be North, South, West and East of it?

Also, why is America called 美国 beautiful country? Since America isn't that old in relative terms, I presume it's either because Meiguo sounds kinda like 'Merica or because whoever named it (like in the 1800s or whatever) thought it was beautiful.

Is any of this somewhat accurate?

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Is there a reason Czechia is avoided in China's visa free policy?

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I've been to/lived in China a few times and I've never known the name for it. I know it's not directly orange juice and it's certainly not doujiang. It's kinda like tang or kool aid for those who've spent time in the US? Is it just tea with orange in it?

Hi all, does anyone know if China has any laws similar to Cuba’s “collection law“ regarding gun ownership? I know citizens are restricted from owning guns, but if they are unusable/dysfunctional and collected for only a historical purpose, would that be allowed? Thank you!

1. Did winners of the Chinese imperial examinations have more or less children than others?

2. Did some have to be eunuchs?

3. What years did the examination run?

4. Any numerical answers appreciated.

I'm hearing a lot about a massive chinese population Decline coming up. Will this impact the growth of the country a lot? Or does the goverment already expect this and have plans to tackle it?

I assume it varies from city to city and rural vs. urban but just wondering how common it is for people to install either a whole house or under sink filter? Is it considered necessary or is it more of a luxury item? Are there any particular filter brands that are popular with consumers?

There used to be bangers like Crouching tiger hidden dragon, Shaolin soccer, Raise the red lantern, Kung fu hustle... But nowdays it seems like we've only gotten generic blockbusters that honestly feel kinda cringy. What happened to those movies with a more authentic feel? Is it because good directors/ Actors like Zhang yimou, Jackie Chan, Steven chow & Ang lee have gotten older? Is it because of censorship? Is it because the "Kung fu hype" is over?

Don't get me wrong I'm sure there are still some good chinese movies but they don't trend internationally like they used to. What do you guys think are some reasons?

In The song "Red sun in the sky", What does the line "Yiya Yizi You Wei, Ya er ya zi you a" mean? Is it a dialect spoken by rural people? Or is it just gibberish?

So I am American and planning on visiting China to meet my gf's friends and family (another topic)

But I also practice tibetan buddhism and was interested in perhaps visiting Tibet when I was there.

I was wondering

1. how are is tibetan buddhism seen in china?

2. how are tibetan style practitioners treated/ are there assumptions about them etc?

3. are there any legal issues I should know about regarding tibetan buddhism?

My intention is to be as anonymous as possible, but I am still curious.

Hi. I live in the bay area where there is a sizable Chinese community. For the vast majority of cases I have had nothing but positive interactions with Chinese people. I, for one, am a respectful individual and I believe they respect that about me. The other day I went to the local community tennis court and asked a Chinese couple if they were almost done playing (the clock that they are supposed to set indicated that they'd be done at 9 and it was 9:20). The woman snapped at me and said they had just arrived (which I believed to be true btw). I politely informed her about the clock (you're supposed to set the clock before you play....it's a rule). I was extremely polite about this. She continued to snap at me and I was perplexed because in every other instance I have received very normal, appropriate, and respectful comments from other Chinese players. So I politely asked her why she was being so rude? That really set her off even further and she said, "fine, we will leave, you can have the court." I told them that it was not my intention to kick them off the court (even though I technically had the right per the city rules). At this point in time I did not really care about the court or tennis. I was concerned with why she was so rude when I did not think I did anything to offend her. I was trying to extend an olive branch but it was clear that she did not want to talk to me and on her way out she mentioned "I have too much pride to stay here." What does that mean? I can understand leaving if you feel shame, but pride? Can someone please explain this to me? My goal is not to make enemies with people. I'm not too concerned because all other interactions I've had with Chinese players have been totally friendly and good. Thank you.