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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: Great Wall of China
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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The Day I Got Arrested in China
Sean and I were driving back from the Great Wall. It had really been a fantastic day. It was my fifth time to the Wall but first time to Jinshanling, and was quite pleased with the sparse crowds and pleasant … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged Beijing, China, Great Wall, Great Wall of China, Jinshanling, Police car, Police officer, Security Bureau
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The China travel experience
A few days ago the New York Times posted a story entitled “Where Europe Trails Asia,” in which a weary traveler longs for the friendly customs line in China over the one in Germany (which, as we all know, has … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged China, Great Wall of China, Hangzhou, Nanjing, New York Times, Shanghai, United States
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