(also known as Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower]) is a tower near Chigang Pagoda, Haizhu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. It was topped-out in 2009 and became operational on September 29, 2010 for the 2010 Asian Games.

The Canton Tower (also called Guangzhou TV & Sightseeing Tower) is the seventh tallest structure in the world. The Canton Tower is designed by the Dutch architects Mark Hemel and Barbara Kuit of Information Based Architecture together with engineers Arup, the international design, engineering and business consulting firm headquartered in London, UK. 2004 Information Based Architecture and Arup won the international competition, in which many of the world's larger architectural offices participated. The same year the IBA - Arup team in Amsterdam developed the tower's concept design. In later stages IBA cooperated mainly with the local Chinese offices of Arup and a Local Design Institute. The tower although not fully completed yet is since 1 October 2010 open to the public.

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The lychee (usual English spelling) or laichi and lichu is the sole member of the genus Litchi in the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. It is a tropical and subtropical fruit tree. It is primarily found in China, India, Madagascar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Southern Africa and Mexico. It is a fragranced fruit with a sweet taste.

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I’m assuming that by now you have discovered that China is a bit different from your home country. Whether you come from the United States, England, Australia, or any other country that isn’t China, chances are you’ve witnessed things that you just can’t get at home. Unabashed spitting in public? Check. Smoking on elevators? Check. China is a place unlike any other, and you’re reminded of this everyday. So read on for some of my favorite ways in which China is truly one-of-a-kind.

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--- Lao Tzu       

Humans don’t process differences very well and living in China the seemingly natural tendency to generalize kicks into high gear. There are many reasons stereotypes spring up and many reasons why they persist – some certainly better than others – but it’s something, like syphilis, we should try to avoid passing around.

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1.）What are Simplified Chinese characters and Traditional characters? What's the difference?

They are the two main versions of Chinese. Simplified Chinese, or Simplified Chinese Characters, also referred to as "Mandarin" is the official script in Mainland China (such as Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Xi'an, Guangzhou), Singapore, Malaysia.

The Traditional Chinese, or Traditional Chinese Characters, also referred to as "Cantonese" is mainly used in Taiwan, Hongkong, Macau and most overseas Chinese community including US and Canadian Chinese communities. Even though it starts to switch as more and more new immigrants are coming from fast developing mainland China.

If you don't don't if you should use Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese, please contact us and we will be glad to assist you to decide which one to use or to use both. We can provide both Simplified Chinese translation (also referred to as Mandarin translation) and Traditional Chinese translation services.

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