The teething troubles of turning China’s kindergartens into homes for the aged

The teething troubles of turning China’s kindergartens into homes for the aged

In his 21 years of running kindergartens, Yu Bo has never had this much trouble filling places. Previously, he did not even need to advertise. Parents crowded his office asking if they could pay a year in advance to reserve a spot. Sometimes women even came to him while pregnant. At their business peak, he … Read more

China celebrates 2,575 years since Confucius’ birth with cultural festival in Shandong

China celebrates 2,575 years since Confucius’ birth with cultural festival in Shandong

This weekend, Shandong province in eastern China will celebrate the birth of its most famous son: Confucius. The 2024 China International Confucius Culture Festival begins today in the city of Qufu, running until October 7. Born 2,575 years ago, in 551BC, Confucius was the first teacher in China to advocate education for all. He also … Read more