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Tag Archives: Mandarin
Changing China through Mandarin, by Teng Biao
Teng Biao (滕彪) is a well-known legal scholar and rights lawyer in China. Read the original here. Translated from Chinese by Rogier Creemers. Even in Robinson’s world of one man, his life required information, reflection and memory. Human society not having information … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese Culture & Language, Education
Tagged ‘Three Represents’, Mandarin, totalitarianism
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Chinese Regionalism – The treasure trove of Chinese culture
When many westerners arrive in Beijing or Shanghai, their suspicion that all Chinese really are the same is quickly confirmed. The fact that 92% of China’s population identify themselves as Han, almost seems like an underestimate at first glance in … Continue reading
Posted in Chinese Culture & Language, Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged Beijing, China, Confucius, Han, Han Chinese, Mandarin, Mandarin Chinese, Shanghai
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China is a real fixer-upper
On my way to the supermarket I pass a man fixing bicycles, a place that can repair virtually any article of clothing and at least three shops that can solve any problem on almost any cell phone. This culture of … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged Asia, Beijing, China, Chinese people, environment, Hong Kong, Maintenance repair and operations, Mandarin, repairs, United States
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