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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: Renminbi
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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Chinese graduates hate their low paying jobs, but are hopeful about the future
Yesterday I shared the answers my former students gave to a short survey I sent them. Today we’re going to look more closely at the data, and try to get a better understanding of the lives these recent graduates are … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Education, Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged China, Foxconn, Guangxi, job satisfaction, Nanjing, Renminbi, Teacher, Wage, working conditions
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The lives of recent Chinese graduates – Does a university degree bring a better life?
A few weeks ago I sent a very brief survey to a class of my former students as a way of checking on their progress since graduation. Out of the 20+ students I sent the questions to, 9 replied. Those … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged China, Guangxi, Higher education, Renminbi, salary, Shanghai, Shenzhen, teaching, work
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Seeing Red in China 