Those Chinese Videos

[Randy W]

Hong Kong and China in 1930 (21:30 - 32:43), narrated by Douglas Fairbanks

Around the World in 80 Minutes

[Randy W]

In a small village in Zhejiang province, you might find Fang Shuyun floating on the river, balancing delicately on a single thin piece of bamboo. The locals call him the Water Ghost.

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/posts/1174269493080789

[Randy W]

Happy Army Day, y'all!

Today (Aug. 1) marks the 94th anniversary of the founding of the #Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). Salute to all the soldiers for their noble service and brave sacrifice. #PLA #CPC #八一建军节 #八一

from iChongqing on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/iChongqing/posts/2104373696376984

[Randy W]

China’s Jiangsu sent out drones for drivers to scan the health code for the epidemic prevention and control.
#tech #covid #China

from iChongqing on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/iChongqing/posts/2107363429411344

[Randy W]

Five-year-old Chen Siyang has been practicing ping-pong every day since she began training over a year ago. Recently, she won first place in her city’s junior table tennis competition after being allowed to compete in the 7-year-old age group.

from the Sixth Tone on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/sixthtone/posts/3011232752528898

Edited August 6, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

With an alcohol content that goes up to 70%, Baijiu is clearly not for
 the faint-hearted. Yet, the 5,000 year old spirit is China's national
 drink. Bottles ofthe heady, strong liquor can be found at nearly any
 event in China government banquets, weddings, business meetings,
 and even birthday parties. In this episode of Drink China, we find out
 what the different types of Baijiu are and why the country can't live
 without it.
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from Goldthread on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/577156593314328/

Edited October 31, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

Is Snake Wine Okay to Drink? And Other TCM Alcoholic Cures - Drink China (E3)

We usually think that drinking alcohol is bad for our health. But a sip or two could actually be good for you, according to traditional Chinese medicine experts. In this episode of Drink China, we find out what is medicinal wine, how it's made, and why this traditional way of treating ailments is becoming trendy again among young people in China.

0:00 Introduction
0:50 What is medicinal wine?
1:57 History of medicinal wine
2:38 Welcome to Luotong
3:34 Harvesting five-flavor berries
4:34 Making five-flavor berry medicinal wine
6:34 Why people drink medicinal wine

This is the third episode of our Drink China series. If you liked this video, check out some other episodes:

Baijiu: China’s Most Feared and Loved Drink with a 5,000 Year Old History - Drink China (E2) https://youtu.be/XYrFZ3KJf9c

This 300 Year-old Rice Wine Brewery Makes 2 Million Bottles a Day - Drink China (E1) https://youtu.be/KOgWNxfrnKs

from Goldthread

 

[Randy W]

"It is now closed for maintenance."

Bridge in China collapses seconds after visitor walks over it

This is the terrifying moment when a bridge collapsed seconds after a visitor walked over it.

from the SCMP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/913798296016239/

[Randy W]

Seven auxiliary police officers in Hunan province have gone viral with a humorous public service announcement video warning against the dangers of summertime swimming.

from the Sixth Tone on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/sixthtone/posts/3021871901464983

[Randy W]

Young brothers get wooden toys
These handcrafted wooden toys are better than your Playstation.

from the SCMP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/214267023997159/

[Randy W]

Young brothers get wooden toys
These handcrafted wooden toys are better than your Playstation.

from the SCMP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/214267023997159/

[Randy W]

Would You Ever Have BBQ PIGGY EYES?
Our Guangxi border tour is getting INTENSE! Hannah is having bbq piggy eyes in Jingxi city.Should we share you a plate?#china #Vietnam #foodadventure

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/367756124797090

[Randy W]

A fantastic video showing the Uyghur fashion in 100 years!
#UyghurCulture #fashion #TalkItOutWithLiJingjing

from Li Jingjing on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/TalkItOutWithLiJingjing/posts/367552485013782

 

[Randy W]

"Dustpan feast" usually features a variety of local specialties that are all served on a huge tray padded with banana leaves. There are more than 15 types of food inside. I bet there must be something you would like. Let’s enjoy ourselves together! #Asiafood #learnchinese

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/posts/372236424349060

 

Edited August 28, 2021 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

Ever since Huo Jiujiu was diagnosed with advanced-stage lung cancer, she has been filming her brightest moments to share with her family in the future. Huo caught the attention of netizens after secretly uploading the clips.

More Daily Tones: http://ow.ly/UKmo50G21Z2

from the Sixth Tone on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/sixthtone/posts/3031475323837974