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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: Egypt
The army is everywhere
Nearly 9 months ago I wrote a post that emphasized the fact that the gov’t rarely intrudes in the private lives of most citizens. Which for the most part is still true, unless you are an outspoken artist, or are … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Life in China
Tagged China, Egypt, Li Jinai, Military, Nanjing, Nanking Massacre, People's Liberation Army, United States
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Re-thinking Chinese Stability
As I’ve mentioned before, the Party’s greatest concern is stability. It’s a phrase used so often when glossing over corruption, censorship, and human rights abuses, that it’s almost become a joke for those of us who spend far too much … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Life in China
Tagged China, Economic inequality, Egypt, People's Daily
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A Discussion with the Least Likely Dissenter
My Chinese friend Grace is about the last person you would picture when you think about dissidents. She’s happily married to a doctor who doesn’t drink or smoke. She is pregnant with her second healthy (and perfectly legal) baby. She … Continue reading
