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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: New York Times
Top China stories of the week 12/04-12/10
Chinese police rescue 178 children after mass child trafficking ring bust, from The Telegraph, covered the biggest story of the week: Chinese police arrested over 600 suspects connected with trafficking. This issue of child trafficking is one we’ve covered before … Continue reading
Things were better in the past
As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays draw near, we often imagine Norman Rockwell-esque gatherings. Elaborate and delicious meals, the sounds of convivial conversation, the feeling of warmth that comes from time spent with family. I think for most of us, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Life in China
Tagged Chengdu, China, Confucianism, Cultural Revolution, Legalism, New York Times, Norman Rockwell, Red Guards
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Top stories of the week: 11/13-11/20
Ai Weiwei speaks out on his detention, appeared online for Newsweek and covers both the artist’s arrest and his ongoing campaign to pay a 2 million dollar tax bill. Ai’s description of his arrest is troubling, as well as Beijing’s … Continue reading
Posted in Weekend Section, weekly news round up
Tagged Ai Weiwei, Audi, Beijing, BMW, China, New York Times, Newsweek, People's Daily
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