Tag Archives: Business and Economy

The end of my time in China, but not the end of Seeing Red in China

Posted on July 16, 2012 by

With the conclusion of the school year, I marked the end of my 5th consecutive year in China. Soon, I will be heading back to the United States and applying to graduate programs related to international development and theology. It … Continue reading →

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The art of giving and receiving gifts in China

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Even though Christmas has just passed, the major gift giving season approaches in China: Spring Festival (it is also a major time for illicit gifting). Giving and receiving gifts in China is something of an art, and the ritual can be as … Continue reading →

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The Upside of All These Projects

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Today we’ll be looking at a few of the upsides of these projects, and why they are for the most part appreciated by the people, despite the corruption and problems these vanity projects can cause (read my updated post on some … Continue reading →

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