Planning war on China – part 26

Provincial capital of SiChuan. Bonus film - a day in the life of a China vlogger ...

30 popular drinks and beverages you might encounter in China, including traditional favorites and popular choices: Green Tea (绿茶, lǜchá) - Refreshing and commonly served in Chinese restaurants and households. Black Tea (红茶, hóngchá) - Another classic tea variety enjoyed across China. Oolong Tea (乌龙茶, wūlóngchá) - Semi-oxidized tea with a diverse range of flavors. Jasmine Tea (茉莉花茶, mòlìhuā chá) - Fragrant tea infused with jasmine flowers. Pu-erh Tea (普洱茶, pǔ'ěrchá) - A fermented tea known for its earthy flavor and health benefits. Chrysanthemum Tea (菊花茶, júhuā chá) - Light and floral tea made from chrysanthemum flowers. Hawthorn Juice (山楂汁, shānzhā zhī) - Tart and slightly sweet juice made from hawthorn berries. Coconut Water (椰子水, yēzi shuǐ) - Refreshing and hydrating natural drink from young coconuts. Soy Milk (豆浆, dòu jiāng) - Nutty and creamy beverage made from soybeans. Milk Tea (奶茶, nǎichá) - Popular sweetened tea with milk, often served cold or hot. Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶, zhēnzhū nǎichá) - Sweetened tea or milk drink with chewy tapioca pearls. Lemon Tea (柠檬茶, níngméng chá) - Tea infused with lemon juice, often served cold. Lü Cheng Ice Tea (绿茶, lǜchá) - A popular bottled tea often found in convenience stores. Chrysanthemum Tea (菊花茶, júhuā chá) - Light and floral tea made from chrysanthemum flowers. Soy Milk (豆浆, dòu jiāng) - Nutty and creamy beverage made from soybeans. Milk Tea (奶茶, nǎichá) - Popular sweetened tea with milk, often served cold or hot. Bubble Tea (珍珠奶茶, zhēnzhū nǎichá) - Sweetened tea or milk drink with chewy tapioca pearls. Lemon Tea (柠檬茶, níngméng chá) - Tea infused with lemon juice, often served cold. Lü Cheng Ice Tea (绿茶冰, lǜchá bīng) - Bottled green tea served chilled with ice. Beer (啤酒, píjiǔ) - Commonly enjoyed alcoholic beverage in China, with popular brands like Tsingtao and Snow Beer. Rice Wine (米酒, mǐjiǔ) - Traditional Chinese alcoholic beverage made from fermented rice. Baijiu (白酒, báijiǔ) - Strong Chinese distilled spirit made from grains, commonly consumed during celebrations. Plum Juice (酸梅汤, suān méi tāng) - Tangy and sweet juice made from preserved plums. Winter Melon Tea (冬瓜茶, dōngguā chá) - Refreshing tea made from winter melon, often sweetened. Red Bean Soup (红豆汤, hóngdòu tāng) - Sweet soup made from boiled red beans, served hot or cold. Honey Citron Tea (柚子蜂蜜茶, yòuzi fēngmì chá) - Tea infused with honey and citron fruit, served hot. Laba Congee (腊八粥, làbā zhōu) - Sweet rice porridge traditionally enjoyed on Laba Festival, made with various ingredients like nuts and dried fruits. Wolfberry Tea (枸杞茶, gǒuqǐ chá) - Tea made from goji berries (wolfberries), known for their health benefits. Osmanthus Tea (桂花茶, guìhuā chá) - Fragrant tea made from osmanthus flowers, often sweetened. Lemon Water (柠檬水, níngméng shuǐ) - Simple infused water made with lemon slices and water. These are just a few examples of the diverse and delightful drinks you can enjoy in China. Each region may have its own specialties and variations of these beverages.

With Time Walker ... "Shenzhen Library North is one of the first major cultural facilities of the new era built and completed in Shenzhen. It has a construction area of ​​about 72,000 square meters, 6 floors above ground and 3 floors underground. It is designed to hold 8 million books and provide 2,500 seats. Its total investment is about 1.2 billion yuan. The library is positioned as a large-scale comprehensive and intelligent library integrating document collection, national reading, social education, ideological exchange, cultural inheritance and creative creation. It not only has the functions of a public library, but also serves as the city's document adjustment library and Shenzhen's "City of Libraries" joint editing center, network data center and document allocation center. The library has many special libraries and interactive learning spaces, and has the largest underground intelligent three-dimensional library in the country, equipped with advanced facilities such as large-scale rapid sorting system, vertical track access system and electronic seeding wall system. As of July 2024, Shenzhen Library North was officially opened on December 28, 2023. After the opening, 6,000 reservations will be available in the public service area and 2,000 reservations will be available in the children's area every day. Readers can submit a reservation for admission through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account one day in advance, and present the reservation voucher to enter the venue after arriving at the library. The specific opening hours are from Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-21:00. The housekeeping is done on Mondays. The 1F Reading Hall is open from Monday to Sunday 7:00-23:00. Legal holidays will be notified separately. Location: Located at the intersection of Tenglong Road and Zhongmei Road in Longhua District. Transportation: • Subway: Take Line 4 or Line 6 to Hongshan Station and walk to the library in a few minutes. • Bus: There are many bus lines stopping nearby, such as [specify the specific bus number and stop]. Architectural Features: The exterior adopts a unique design similar to white fish scales, creating a visually stunning effect. The interior space is spacious, with a large atrium and elegant book walls. Opening hours: Open from 9:00 to 21:00 from Tuesday to Sunday. The 1F reading room is open from 7:00 to 23:00. Collection Features: The collection is rich and covers various fields and genres. There are rare and precious books, as well as newly published books to meet different interests. Exhibition Features: Regularly hold a variety of exhibitions, including art exhibitions, historical displays and cultural exhibitions, providing a rich visual and intellectual experience. When you visit: • Remember to make an appointment in advance through the Shenzhen Library WeChat official account. • Take your time to explore each floor and enjoy the peaceful reading atmosphere."

A short 30 minute high speed train ride from BeiJing, TianJin is the largest coastal city in northern China.

Explore the beautiful Yellow Mountain in AnHui province ...

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Freedom - is it a free for all where only a tiny minority get rich and have all the power? Or is it really about a fairer share, freedom from poverty, freedom from fear - of crime or illness one cannot afford to care for, the freedom that comes when one is part of a greater whole? In the West, the people are livestock. In China, the people are family.