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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: Africa
“They told us to love the Chinese and ‘look East’ for solutions” – Stories of China in Africa
As we looked at yesterday, China may not be as welcomed in Africa as some authors might argue. My friends told me a few stories after reflecting on our first discussion that I thought should be shared, but didn’t quite … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Development
Tagged Africa, Aid, China, Chinese, development, Ghana, History, International relations, Mugabe, Politics, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Beijing, a Boon for Africa? – A discussion with Africans in China about China in Africa
I recently read Dambisa Moyo’s NYT op-ed “Beijing, a Boon for Africa.” After wrestling with a few questions that came up for me in the piece, I realized that this was a topic far beyond me and decided to ask … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Development
Tagged Africa, Beijing, China, Dambisa Moyo, foreign aid, foreign direct investment, Pew Research Center, United States, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Everyone in America has guns – China is the safest country in the world
Yesterday we looked at how China can be rife with small crime, while still seeming safe to foreigners. Today we’ll be exploring a few of the ideas Chinese citizens hold about other countries, and why these views might be promoted … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Africa, China, Chinese people, Crime, Evan Osnos, Expo, guns, London, North Korea, safety, United States
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Seeing Red in China 