China

Each player should have 12 pebbles in three piles.

Nim: A Game Played All Over the World

A two-player game said to originate in China, but is played throughout the world. Children practice simple math and gets an enjoyable introduction to strategy. more

A Chinese paper cut out of a mouse, one of twelve zodiac animals. Credit: iStockPhoto.

Chinese Cut Outs

Teach children about an important Chinese invention: paper! Learn about the history of paper and its many uses (some quite surprising). The lesson concludes with a paper cut-out activity. more

John Burns at the Asia Society's New York Center on Nov. 11, 2008.

John Burns and the Hunt for 'Essential Truths'

The veteran newsman recalls his formative experiences in 1970s China. more

Perspective view of the Himalayas and Mount Everest as seen from space looking south-south-east from over the Tibetan Plateau. (NASA)

Asia's Vanishing Glaciers

Speakers predict reduced water supply, other dire consequences from climate change. more

What will your curriculum look like? Exchange project at Tomales High School. Image: momboleum/flickr.com.

Curriculum

Take a look at Chinese curricula developed and used by programs around the country. more

Shanghai Quartet

Shanghai Quartet: Turbulent Times, Beautiful Music

The Shanghai Quartet's first violinist recalls growing up during the Cultural Revolution in this exclusive interview. more

Human rights activist Hu Jia, shown here during an interview at his home in Beijing on January 9, 2007, won the EU parliament's prestigious Sakharov Prize. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images)

From 'Freedom City' to Freedom of Thought

Chinese dissident Hu Jia wins 2008 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. more

A Chinese language textbook with simplified characters. Image: Drift Words/flickr.com.

Advice for Choosing Instructional Materials

What should a teacher look for in Chinese language instructional materials? What to avoid? Some advice from experts at Concordia. more

Jack Perkowski, author of Managing the Dragon, discusses business strategy at the Asia Society. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

'China's Market Bigger Than We Think'

Leading corporate executive, Jack Perkowski, outlines strategies for success in China. more

Michael Elliott addresses the Asia Society in Hong Kong. (Asia Society)

Where's China in This Year’s Presidential Race?

TIME International's Michael Elliott on an issue that went missing in the 2008 contest. more