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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: New York Times
The China travel experience
A few days ago the New York Times posted a story entitled “Where Europe Trails Asia,” in which a weary traveler longs for the friendly customs line in China over the one in Germany (which, as we all know, has … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged China, Great Wall of China, Hangzhou, Nanjing, New York Times, Shanghai, United States
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Reform not revolution – Thoughts on the New Citizens’ Movement
Yesterday we posted Xu Zhiyong’s essay calling for a New Citizens’ Movement. Today I want to highlight a few of the aspects that make this piece especially interesting to me, and why I believe this essay lays out a realistic … Continue reading
Chen Guangcheng has landed in the US
For seven years Chen Guangcheng has been silenced in China for his role in opposing illegal forced abortions in Shandong province, that ended today with his arrival in the US. Even after his escape from thugs in Linyi, the gov’t … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Asia, Beijing, Chen Guangcheng, China, linyi, New York Times, Shandong, United States
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