<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Academy of Chinese Language, culture, and literature ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global Mandarin Academy]]></description><link>https://www.learnchinesedc.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:51:51 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ Capella KentingWhere Tropical Taiwan Meets Italian Architectural Elegance]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Kenting &#38; Capella Kenting墾丁 × 墾丁嘉佩樂 當熱帶海岸遇上義大利建築美學 At the southernmost tip of Taiwan lies Kenting (墾丁) — where turquoise waters, coral landscapes, and golden sunsets create one of Asia’s most iconic tropical escapes. Long celebrated for its relaxed coastal charm, Kenting is entering an exciting new era with the upcoming Capella Kenting, a luxury resort designed by Italian masters Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel (ACPV Architects). ✨ Why Kenting Continues to Inspire Kenting offers a rare...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/capella-kentingwhere-tropical-taiwan-meets-italian-architectural-elegance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699fc08f91604ab56c364fff</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:43:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_3c829808642c4923abbdd01c66123af5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_844,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ 馬年迎春：在吉祥話中迎接新的開始 Welcoming the Year of the Horse: A New Beginning Through Auspicious Sayings]]></title><description><![CDATA[新年的到來，總伴隨著希望與祝福。 The arrival of a new year is always filled with hope and heartfelt wishes. 在中華文化中，馬象徵活力、力量、速度與進取精神。馬年不僅代表生肖的循環，更寓意著向前奔馳與人生的躍升。 In Chinese culture, the Horse symbolizes energy, strength, momentum, and progress. The Year of the Horse represents forward movement, determination, and new opportunities. ✨ 馬年經典吉祥話 ✨ Classic Year of the Horse Greetings  馬到成功 Pinyin: mǎ dào chéng gōng English: Wishing you swift success 寓意事情順利展開，成功隨之而來。  龍馬精神 Pinyin: lóng mǎ jīng shén English:...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/%E9%A6%AC%E5%B9%B4%E8%BF%8E%E6%98%A5%EF%BC%9A%E5%9C%A8%E5%90%89%E7%A5%A5%E8%A9%B1%E4%B8%AD%E8%BF%8E%E6%8E%A5%E6%96%B0%E7%9A%84%E9%96%8B%E5%A7%8B-welcoming-the-year-of-the-horse-a-new-beginning-through-auspicious-sayings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699345651154152c3b3ab079</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:32:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_876a15a98bef4067a082a5f014907959~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discovering Fairytale Castles in Taiwan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where Fairy Tales Come Alive 嘉義夢幻城堡之旅：在台灣遇見童話世界 A Fairy-Tale Castle Journey in Chiayi, Taiwan  走進童話的一天：嘉義三座會說故事的夢幻城堡 A Day Inside a Fairy Tale: Three Storybook Castles in Chiayi, Taiwan  一趟不只是旅行的旅程 More Than a Trip—A Story You Walk Into 那天早上，我們從嘉義的小鎮出發。天空很藍，孩子們的腳步比平常輕快，因為今天的學習不在教室裡，而是在一頁頁展開的童話世界中。在嘉義縣大林鎮，三座風格各異的城堡靜靜佇立，卻各自說著不同的故事。 That morning, we set out from a small town in Chiayi. The sky was clear and blue, and the children walked a little faster than usual—because today’s learning...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/discovering-fairytale-castles-in-taiwan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69656304e50f04c5814ea02e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:21:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_d5b50f26c5624fd190fda8a325dd09eb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_275,h_183,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Galloping Into Fortune: What Does the Year of the Horse Mean for You?]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Who Are You in the Chinese Zodiac? 十二生肖  十二生肖 Shí’èr shēngxiào Do you know your zodiac? 你知道你的生肖嗎？(你知道你的生肖吗？ / Nǐ zhīdào nǐ de shēngxiào ma?) As the Year of the Horse (2026) approaches, let’s explore the traits, characters, and symbolic meanings of each zodiac animal. ✨  The Origin Story 起源故事 (起源故事 / Qǐyuán gùshì) The Jade Emperor held a great celestial race.The first 12 animals to finish became the 12 Zodiac signs. 傳說玉皇大帝舉辦了一場天界比賽，前十二名到達的動物將成為十二生肖。(传说玉皇大帝举办了一场天界比赛，前十二名到达的动物将成为十二生肖。)...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/galloping-into-fortune-what-does-the-year-of-the-horse-mean-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693230f0346ce9789f57825f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_0d4a2b2b41b14822b0fc7c3f36c48cd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_940,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Taiwan’s Beaches &#38; Surfing Paradise]]></title><description><![CDATA[探索台灣的海灘與衝浪天堂 Taiwan is not only known for its bustling night markets, majestic mountains, and vibrant culture—it’s also home to some of Asia’s most breathtaking beaches. Whether you love surfing, diving, snorkeling, or simply watching a beautiful sunset, Taiwan’s coastline offers endless possibilities. 台灣不僅以熱鬧的夜市、壯麗的山脈和多元文化聞名，同時也是亞洲最迷人的海灘天堂之一。無論你喜歡衝浪、潛水、浮潛，或單純欣賞夕陽美景，台灣的海岸線都能滿足你的渴望。 Surfing Hotspots | 衝浪勝地 1. Dulan, Taitung | 台東都蘭 Sand &#38; Ocean / 沙質與海況:  Soft, golden sand with gentle slope;...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/discover-taiwan-s-beaches-surfing-paradise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f1843e67805a6f93ea4105</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:58:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_c2cb5cf10265460caad305d8516bcddc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_857,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Tea Journey: Types, Regions, and Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 台灣茶之旅：文化與風景的饗宴 Have you ever wondered why Taiwan is called the Island of Tea — and what makes its teas so distinct from those of China...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/taiwan-s-tea-journey-types-regions-and-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68e690065508334b1aa280fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:41:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_772acc8f3b8d4f21b86991fce35475c2~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_560,h_321,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore Chimei Museum: Art, Architecture, and Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[探索奇美博物館：藝術、建築與花園 Chimei Museum (奇美博物館) is a private museum founded by Taiwanese philanthropist Shi Wen-long (施文隆). Opened in 1992 in...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/explore-chimei-museum-art-architecture-and-gardens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc3445b8eb079bcb0561da</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:38:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_93a08d6aab96433aa5ef2bd4629263d1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark: Nature’s Art Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark: Nature’s Art Gallery 臺灣野柳地質公園：大自然的藝術畫廊台湾野柳地质公园：大自然的艺术画廊  Location 位置 English:  Yehliu Geopark (野柳地質公園) is...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/taiwan-s-yehliu-geopark-nature-s-art-gallery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b4a685fc7bbf175897ccce</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:54:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_d03bb7c3c2784af09b904a1a07ea091d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_841,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[溫泉王國台灣：從火山熱湯到療癒之旅Taiwan: The Hot Spring Kingdom – From Volcanic Baths to Healing Escapes]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 全球華語學院特別推薦  Global Mandarin Academy Special Feature 為何稱台灣為「溫泉王國」？ Why is Taiwan called the “Hot Spring Kingdom”?...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/%E6%BA%AB%E6%B3%89%E7%8E%8B%E5%9C%8B%E5%8F%B0%E7%81%A3%EF%BC%9A%E5%BE%9E%E7%81%AB%E5%B1%B1%E7%86%B1%E6%B9%AF%E5%88%B0%E7%99%82%E7%99%92%E4%B9%8B%E6%97%85taiwan-the-hot-spring-kingdom-from-volcanic-baths-to-healing-escapes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689de68b6aa481be4922a8cf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:44:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_f64d0a66b73144f99d22199b1b0694e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Tears &#38; Matsu Legends: A Spring–Summer Ocean Odyssey]]></title><description><![CDATA[藍眼淚與馬祖傳奇：一場春夏的海上奇幻之旅 Blue Tears &#38; Matsu Legends: A Spring–Summer Ocean Odyssey  全球華語學院特別推薦 | Global Mandarin Academy Special Feature...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/blue-tears-matsu-legends-a-spring-summer-ocean-odyssey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689de0d3054d02f5f62cc463</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:22:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_f241d4d00a8b4a059b733f318ffb2f4c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Grand Hotel’s Golden Dragon Restaurant: A Taste of Taiwan’s Presidential Banquets]]></title><description><![CDATA[圓山飯店金龍廳：走進總統級國宴料理的世界 The Grand Hotel’s Golden Dragon Restaurant: A Taste of Taiwan’s Presidential Banquets撰文 / Written by Global Mandarin...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/the-grand-hotel-s-golden-dragon-restaurant-a-taste-of-taiwan-s-presidential-banquets</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688f7f2f7ae5e5096a9815bd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 15:48:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_05cde6616ac147dbafbe0a2496c15ccb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[《月老》Till We Meet Again: A Story of Love, Redemption, and the Afterlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[ 透過《月老》認識愛與輪迴：一部關於生死與救贖的台灣奇幻愛情電影 By Global Mandarin Academy 國際華文學院編輯部  1. Introduction | 簡介 "Till We Meet Again" (《月老》), directed by...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/%E6%9C%88%E8%80%81-till-we-meet-again-a-story-of-love-redemption-and-the-afterlife</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688971b9a1ccd6aa3988193b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:17:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_e7d3fb8643b8437fa32d54bcc28174d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding &#38; Encoding Traditional Chinese — A Journey Through Meaning, Memory, and Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Traditional Chinese Still Matters in a Digital World In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, many learners gravitate toward...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/decoding-encoding-traditional-chinese-a-journey-through-meaning-memory-and-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6888022ee2fb1aad70714666</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 23:31:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_21b474eb698449209ca20ce9fcbd289a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_480,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Language and Culture through Animation: A Deep Dive into Bloodivores (时空囚徒 / 時空囚徒)]]></title><description><![CDATA[透過動畫《时空囚徒 / 時空囚徒》探索語言與文化的奧秘 In a rapidly globalizing world, the ability to understand different cultures and communicate across languages...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/unlocking-language-and-culture-through-animation-a-deep-dive-into-bloodivores-%E6%97%B6%E7%A9%BA%E5%9B%9A%E5%BE%92---%E6%99%82%E7%A9%BA%E5%9B%9A%E5%BE%92</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68863b2de2fb1aad706cefac</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:58:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_f7679d5986504a6db592b15116163bbc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[《A Letter Never Sent: The Qing Dynasty’s Diplomatic Treasure and the Bomb That Changed History》]]></title><description><![CDATA[一封寄不出的國書：清末炸彈案背後的國寶密語 一封寄不出去的国书：清末炸弹案背后的国宝密语 Among the many treasures in the National Palace Museum, one artifact stands out—not only for...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/a-letter-never-sent-the-qing-dynasty-s-diplomatic-treasure-and-the-bomb-that-changed-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6882e9f66ab2534c7b00b858</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_6b0985f88daa49c7bda94a0a7fb70e58~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_763,h_429,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whispers of Eternity: Teresa Teng’s Melodies from Ancient Chinese Poetry | 鄧麗君的詩意之聲]]></title><description><![CDATA[“她讓唐詩宋詞不再只存在於課本裡，而是活在我們的耳邊、夢中。 ”"She brought Tang and Song poetry out of textbooks — into our ears and into our dreams." In the...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/whispers-of-eternity-teresa-teng-s-melodies-from-ancient-chinese-poetry-%E9%84%A7%E9%BA%97%E5%90%9B%E7%9A%84%E8%A9%A9%E6%84%8F%E4%B9%8B%E8%81%B2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68783e1598e9e24ce494468b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:18:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_d976823e77e54346b9ac9f06a5971481~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan Island Hopping Adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore Taiwan’s Six Most Beloved Islands: Penghu, Matsu, Xiaoliuqiu, Green Island, Orchid Island (Lanyu), and Kinmen...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/taiwan-island-hopping-adventure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68726990a831832e6515dca5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 16:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_73898778f3824cd18fab4db40d3ea7f0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan Night Market Series | Flavors of Taiwan: A Journey Through Taste, Culture, and Language by Global Mandarin Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[台灣夜市是多元文化與族群交織的縮影，從原住民風味到閩南、客家、新住民美食，夜市的小吃不只是美味，更代表了台灣社會的包容與多樣性。 台湾夜市是多元文化与族群交织的缩影，从原住民风味到闽南、客家、新住民美食，夜市的小吃不只是美味，更代表了台湾社会的包容与多样性。...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/taiwan-night-market-series-flavors-of-taiwan-a-journey-through-taste-culture-and-language-by-gl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6871e9b9e3d13fcb032dcc50</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:05:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_b46ce467a5c84f15920ca2dd1ffcc80d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global and U.S. AI Regulation: Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Ethics]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Global Mandarin Academy Introduction As generative AI systems increasingly power global communication, education, and governance,...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/global-and-u-s-ai-regulation-striking-a-balance-between-innovation-and-ethics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6871c7bc76831693c4d6316d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 02:45:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_1b13c339e7b24dc5a51bea36eb71bddc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Three Eternal Jewels of Taipei’s National Palace Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The Three Eternal Jewels of Taipei’s National Palace Museum 【時光之外的寶藏】臺北故宮鎮館三寶詩意巡禮 The Jadeite Jade by Claire Rodan In the heart of...]]></description><link>https://www.globalmandarinacademy.org/post/the-three-eternal-jewels-of-taipei-s-national-palace-museum</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686fef3e26d579e2e521e88b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:55:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8ebc8a_cd9946e530a64ffb86a32e794444feb4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Claire Chen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>