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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: Great Leap Forward
Mao’s Great Famine couldn’t happen again (but June 4th could)
I recently finished reading Mao’s Great Famine: The History of China’s Most Devastating Catastrophe by Frank Dikötter, which outlines the full scope of horror that was the Great Leap Forward which in four years claimed 45 million lives. However, that … Continue reading
Posted in book review, Current Events
Tagged Bo Xilai, China, Frank Dikötter, Great Famine, Great Leap Forward, Hu Jintao, Mao, Mao Zedong
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The Physiognomy of Chinese Officials
A few days ago, I watched a video clip of the 6th plenary session of the Chinese communist party’s 17th Central Committee. I didn’t pay attention to what they were talking about. Instead I was interested by the stony faces … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section
Tagged Beijing, China, China Youth Daily, Great Leap Forward, Hu Jintao, Jilin, Peking University, Zhejiang
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Traitor of the Chinese People
You would imagine that it is easier for Chinese to discuss Mao Zedong and do so in a productive manner, now that over thirty years have passed since the death of the man and there is enough perspective for retrospection. … Continue reading
