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Teaching Austin’s Children Mandarin as a Cultural Experience

“There are more Chinese kids right now learning English than there are American kids learning English,” said New Yorker magazine China correspondent Evan Osnos when he recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.” But that is not to say that American kids aren’t learning Chinese as well.

Teacher Carries on With Ancient Chinese Instrument

Teacher Carries on With Ancient Chinese Instrument

As her fingers glide along the wooden instrument’s thin, white strings, Shao Jingqun never glances up at the book of music propped open on the stand in front of her. She doesn’t need to.

Austinites Looking to Adopt Explore China Option

Austinites Looking to Adopt Explore China Option

The Chinese government’s labyrinthine international adoption procedures, involving elaborate paperwork and hefty fees, have led an increasing number of Austin couples to explore a relatively new option for growing their families from China – adopting a child with special needs.