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What I’m reading
I'm currently reading Richard Burger's book Behind the Red Door: Sex in China
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It is a very interesting look at a subject that is rarely discussed with expats (or anyone else).
Tag Archives: Chinese
Memories from my first year in China
As I prepare to head back to the US, I want to share a few of my favorite memories from my five years in China. Late 2007 was a fantastic time to arrive in China. It was the perfect chance … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Beijing, China, Chinese, Hurricane Katrina, Lhasa, Olympic, Tibet, Tibetan people
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“They told us to love the Chinese and ‘look East’ for solutions” - Stories of China in Africa
As we looked at yesterday, China may not be as welcomed in Africa as some authors might argue. My friends told me a few stories after reflecting on our first discussion that I thought should be shared, but didn’t quite … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Development
Tagged Africa, Aid, China, Chinese, development, Ghana, History, International relations, Mugabe, Politics, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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China’s Party approved version of history part 3 - “Socialism is the only way to save China”
…Continued Ushering in a new era of development in the cause of socialism 5.1 The Third Plenary Session of the 11th CPC Central Committee was a significant transition in the history of the party and the state since the founding … Continue reading
Posted in history
Tagged China, Chinese, Communist Party of China, CPC, Deng Xiaoping, Deng Xiaoping Theory, Hu Jintao, Marxism
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