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I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China. It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Chinese language
Dinosaurs and indoor pools – the lighter side of childhood in China
A few weeks ago I witnessed something that warmed the cockles of my typically icy heart. In China, when one pictures a middle school student, they picture a small child diligently studying behind a great wall of books. Outside of the … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China, Uncategorized
Tagged Arts and Entertainment, Asia, Beijing, China, Chinese culture, Chinese language, Nanjing, United States
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Nothing to Say – The reading club hits a snag
There’s nothing to discuss this week about Ai Weiwei. The essays which Tom recommended we read — Aftershocks, Idiocy on a sunny day, and A world without honor — are absent from my Chinese version of the book. Yes, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ai Weiwei, China, Chinese language, Sina Weibo, Truth, Twitter, Weibo, Weiwei
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The case of the PHD cheat – guest post
The following is a guest post from a friend who writes on her blog ChinaB.org My Chinese friend turned to me the other day and said “What time is it? I got a plane to Shenzhen to catch.” “Shenzhen? What … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Guest Post
Tagged Cheating, China, Chinese language, Doctor of Philosophy, Education, Renminbi, Shenzhen, United States
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Seeing Red in China 