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What I’m reading
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: Cheating
The Honest Truth About Dishonesty and how it shapes corruption in China
I recently finished Dan Ariely’s book, The Honest Truth About Dishonesty, and realized that I’ve been thinking about corruption in the wrong way. While I’m not about to argue that there are “acceptable levels” of it, in the way Global Times … Continue reading
Posted in book review, Uncategorized
Tagged Cheating, China, Chinese, Dan Ariely, Dishonesty, Global Times, Government, Liu Zhijun
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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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Cheating with Chinese Characteristics
Yesterday I detailed the many ways in which school officials cheat to pass inspections, so it’s no surprise that teachers often turn a blind eye to cheating in the classroom. Cheating/copying is pervasive throughout China, in every level of education … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life in China
Tagged Cheating, Chengdu, China, Education, Student, Teacher, testing
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Seeing Red in China 