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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: KFC
Malnutrition, over-nutrition, and a prosperous China
The other week I had a chance to discuss nutrition with the doctors at my hospital. As we looked at beverages and snacks, many of them were surprised to see that the healthy choices they thought they had been making, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Life in China, Rural Life
Tagged China, China Study, Conditions and Diseases, diabetes, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Guangxi, Health, Hypertension, KFC, Nutrition, Rural area, United States
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White Guy Needed - Foreigners in Advertisements
In China, white people get an inexplicably large amount of respect simply by being white (I didn’t use “foreigners” here because people with darker skin are typically excluded from these “perks” regardless of their country of origin). You get preferential … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged advertising, Chengdu, China, ChinaSmack, Chinese people, commercials, Dashan, KFC, United State, Youtube
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So what’s it like over there in China?
As most of you know, I’m in the States for a few weeks visiting family. During my time here, I’ve realized just how much interest there is in China at the moment, and how little people know about China. So … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Burger King, China, Chinese cuisine, KFC, McDonalds, Papa John's Pizza, Pizza Hut, Shopping
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