Bizarre Rules in China That You Must Follow

Avoid Using Red Pens

If red-inked pens are your jam, you better find something else! The color red can have some negative connotations in China. Writing something, especially a letter, in red ink could signify a terrible announcement or something else that's going to negatively impact somebody.

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