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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: United States
Coming out in the countryside
Several years ago, when I was working in a very rural university, I hosted a group of college graduates from the United States. They were invited to visit with the students, and one of them became very popular with the … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Behind the Red Door, China, Gay, Homosexuality, Richard Burger, Student, United States
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Telling the truth about China
As I prepared myself for leaving China to embark on something of a speaking tour of American churches, I was told time and again by friends, co-workers, former students, and even the Party Secretary of the hospital to tell them … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Chen Pingfu, China, Great Wall, Great Wall of China, One-child policy, Terracotta Army, Tiananmen Square, United States
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You might be right, but you’re wrong with that tone of voice
Now, I generally know better than to go sticking my neck out on issues like this, but I actually agree that China should be in control of the Diaoyu islands. The problem is that I was tempted to side with … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Cairo Declaration, China, Diaoyu Island, Japan, Okinawa Prefecture, Senkaku Islands, Taiwan, United States
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Seeing Red in China 