The Gavel

Gestures can generally be categorised as good gestures and bad gestures. Yet, there are three basic types; adaptors, emblems and illustrators.  Let us understand them one by one. “Adaptors” are touching behaviours and movements that indicate internal states typically related...

In traditional Chinese culture, the word “quiet” is full of the pursuit of personal inner development and the hope for a better life. But, with development comes more noise in our environment; traffic, construction, factories, our very own neighbourhood,...

Historically speaking, in certain countries such as China, both mathematics and law were crucial in forming the political elite. During the Ming Dynasty (from the 14th to 17th century), to pass the imperial examination and access the state bureaucracy,...

Rules are sets of instructions and consequences that are established to help individuals and whole communities, live and work together harmoniously. These rules are found everywhere, in schools for example, in workplaces, at social gatherings or places of entertainment....

The concept of "charitable trust", as an emerging charity model, has the dual attributes of charitable affairs management and financial services. While isolating wealth risks, achieving charitable purposes, and managing property preservation and appreciation, through the concept, it is...

Since 1978, China has formally pursued a policy of “reform and opening-up” in an effort to attract foreign investment. Ever since, resulting reforms have gradually liberalised the nation’s foreign investment controls. Between 1983 and 2020, foreign investment increased by a...

Vernacular, also known as topolect and dialect, is the spoken language that is generally used in a specific geographical area. This kind of language is not limited by race, cultural background or other conditions. It has its own complete...

From a historical perspective, the main function of "surname" is to "separate marriage", that is, to distinguish blood relationship. In China, the progress and development of society has resulted in the legislation of surnames also changing accordingly. Mainland China On the...