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Mentioning Chinese martial arts films inevitably brings to mind three renowned lead actors: Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Bruce Lee. They are amongst the most influential martial arts stars in the history of Chinese cinema.

In China, during the holidays, people will gather around the mahjong table after eating. Whether it is visiting relatives and friends, or friends gathering, playing a few rounds of mahjong at home, it seems that there is a family atmosphere. And now, mahjong has crossed the sea and become a new way of entertainment for many overseas Chinese and foreigners.

In the Chinese lunar calendar, based on ancient Chinese dates designated by the 10 Heavenly Stems and 12 Earthly Branches, "Sanfu" refers to the three ten-day periods with the highest and most humid temperatures in a year. They are called toufu or chufu (mid-July), zhongfu (late July to early August), and mofu (mid-August) of which zhongfu may last for 20 days.

Dopamine, a natural mechanism in the brain, serves to reinforce behaviors that bring you joy, providing you with energy and motivation. This summer, a clothing style called “Dopamine Dressing” has gained popularity. If you search for Dopamine Dressing on social media, you will see people wearing bright clothes, paired with extravagant and intriguing accessories.

Suzhou is located in the south of Jiangsu Province, to the west of Shanghai. It boasts a stunning feature where 42% of its area is covered by water, earning it the reputation of “Venice in the East”. With mild temperature and rich natural resources, coupled with amazing charm from 2500 year-accumulation, it remains a tourist attraction all year round.