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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: Murong Xuecun
An unpopular argument - it’s not just the government
When it comes to describing China’s challenges, foreigners (myself included) tend to attack the gov’t side of the issue. While the current system does seem to reinforce a number of practices that limit people power and encourage corruption, it ignores … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged China, Chinese culture, Chinese people, Government, Lu Xun, Murong Xuecun, Xu Zhiyong
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You should be reading Murong Xuecun
Since November last year, Murong Xuecun has becoming increasingly vocal about China’s political situation. If you haven’t read his works, now is a good time to catch up. His only book available in English, “Leave Me Alone: A Novel of … Continue reading
Posted in Life in China
Tagged Bo Xilai, Chen Guangcheng, China, Guangzhou, London, Murong Xuecun, Oslo, Shaoguan
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Poisoned By Propaganda
Yesterday Yaxue posted a piece entitled “An Angry Father,” in which she asked the question - How can a parent protect their child from the poison of the Party’s propaganda? Yaxue also mentioned the feeling of guilt and anger that … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events
Tagged China, Christian, Cultural Revolution, Lei Feng, Murong Xuecun, Yu Jie
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